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Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

Seniors surveyed fear dying of loneliness more than COVID-19: advocate

People living in care homes are more afraid of dying of loneliness than of COVID-19, says a new report from the province’s watchdog for seniors.
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Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Whistler Blackcomb's winter reservation system opens to pass holders Friday

Pass holders can lock in up to seven Priority Reservation Days for the core season in advance
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Port Moody looks to share cost of reopening arena dressing rooms

Port Moody looks to share cost of reopening arena dressing rooms

Dressing rooms have been closed since onset of COVID-19 pandemic even as the arenas have since reopened.
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Huge weekend spike in Fraser Health cases, more Tri-Cities data may come

Huge weekend spike in Fraser Health cases, more Tri-Cities data may come

830 cases over the weekend in Fraser Health, which includes Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody and while the deputy provincial health officer acknowledges people need more information says federal COVID-19 app doesn't provide it — yet
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Coquitlam to turn city land into affordable seniors housing

Coquitlam to turn city land into affordable seniors housing

A new affordable housing complex for seniors is set to be built on city-owned land in Coquitlam to replace a former building nearby that also offered elderly care.
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Tri-Cities blasted by fireworks on Halloween — but no big problems for police

Tri-Cities blasted by fireworks on Halloween — but no big problems for police

While people noted on Facebook that fireworks went on on for several hours on Halloween as people blew off steam and roman candles, police and fire departments report a problem-free night
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B.C. gamblers place $1.4M on Trump to win U.S. election

B.C. gamblers place $1.4M on Trump to win U.S. election

B.C. bettors are banking on Donald Trump to win tomorrow’s U.S. election as part of what’s now the single-most popular betting event in PlayNow.com history. Nearly 3,000 bets totaling more than $1.
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Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

Teens who participate in extracurriculars have better mental health: UBC study

A new study out of UBC has found that teenagers, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.
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Coquitlam council considers cannabis at tonight’s meeting

Coquitlam council considers cannabis at tonight’s meeting

Coquitlam residents can have their say in the new year about pot shops opening up in the city.
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Heavy rain predicted for tonight in Tri-Cities

Heavy rain predicted for tonight in Tri-Cities

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver as heavy rain is expected to occur over the south coast tonight and into Tuesday
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