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Port Coquitlam Costco worker tests positive for COVID-19 amid shroud of secrecy

"Having COVID is not a sin. Why keep it so confidential?"
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BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

BC Ferries recognizes military personnel with free passenger travel on Remembrance Day

To acknowledge and honour the service of active, reserve and retired military personnel, and cadets, BC Ferries is once again offering complimentary travel on Remembrance Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Canada has lost famed 'Jeopardy' icon Alex Trebek

Canada has lost famed 'Jeopardy' icon Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek, the Canadian-born host of iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" has died and a nation is now in mourning. He was 80. Trebek developed into a daily presence in living rooms around the world during the 36 years he hosted the show.
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Coquitlam students fill void left by Remembrance Day event cancellations

Coquitlam students fill void left by Remembrance Day event cancellations

Coquitlam students honour Canadian veterans by organizing Remembrance Day ceremony public can watch online
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'Feeling helpless,' Coquitlam brothers fundraise for African school children

'Feeling helpless,' Coquitlam brothers fundraise for African school children

Teens are organizing a Math Camp fundraiser and have a GoFundMe page to raise $5,000 for Askia school in Mali
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Port Coquitlam bylaw officers to sweep businesses for COVID-19 compliance

Port Coquitlam bylaw officers to sweep businesses for COVID-19 compliance

The weekend sweeps come at the behest of the health authority and come after the announcement of a series of new public health orders aimed at stemming the exponential transmission of COVID-19; Port Moody is also reassessing its operations to fall into line with the new orders.
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'Safe six' drops to zero after Henry announces sweeping new restrictions

'Safe six' drops to zero after Henry announces sweeping new restrictions

The new orders, which apply for the next two weeks, focus on travel, businesses, social gatherings and indoor group exercises like yoga or spin classes. The restrictions apply to Fraser Health — which includes the Tri-Cities — and Metro Vancouver regions of Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Thrifty shoppers have bigger, brighter second hand store in Port Coquitlam

Thrifty shoppers have bigger, brighter second hand store in Port Coquitlam

Big, bright new Salvation Army Thrift Store replaces older store on Elgin Avenue and has a lot more space for merchandise and sorting, official says
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Coquitlam elementary school flagged for third COVID-19 exposure

Coquitlam elementary school flagged for third COVID-19 exposure

Another reported for second exposure.
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Port Coquitlam residents raise alarm about fake Fortis employees

Port Coquitlam residents raise alarm about fake Fortis employees

Men going door-to-door asking for utility bills, Fortis BC says to ignore their pitch, RCMP says keep door closed to strangers during pandemic
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