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Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

A safer drug supply — pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit street drugs — is at the top of the list for frontline service providers and advocates, who see it as the only way to prevent more deaths in the short term
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'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

Across Canada, 5.5 million workers had their jobs impacted by the economic shutdown. Anxiety hits people whether they have a job or not: employed people often worry their jobs will be the next to go
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Next step for affordable housing project in Port Coquitlam

Next step for affordable housing project in Port Coquitlam

Council to consider variance for 63-unit rental apartment on Welcher Avenue, which if approved, could be built and open for residents in the spring of 2023
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Port Coquitlam to offer free hygiene products at local facilities

Port Coquitlam to offer free hygiene products at local facilities

City to find money in its budget, joining Port Moody, Coquitlam and School District 43 in the initiative
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Large amount of money found at Coquitlam donut shop has been claimed

Large amount of money found at Coquitlam donut shop has been claimed

Coquitlam RCMP returned the money to the claimant after determining there was no evidence it was obtained illegally
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Firefighter wins $302,000, plans to keep working on the front line

Firefighter wins $302,000, plans to keep working on the front line

When Prince Rupert firefighter Rocky Paolo matched five consecutive icons on PlayNow.com’s Chain Reactors to win the $302,485 jackpot, not once did he even consider hanging up his helmet and axe for an early retirement.
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Teen mental health gets boost from Carol Todd in support of World Mental Health Day

Teen mental health gets boost from Carol Todd in support of World Mental Health Day

Mother of Amanda Todd promotes mental wellness, offers tips for parents whose teens are constantly plugged into their smart phones
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

Beware of fake websites and social media accounts, impersonation scams and phishing attacks, says the Better Business Bureau
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Burn Fund launches fire safety challenge

Burn Fund launches fire safety challenge

Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4 - 10)
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Newspapers play a critical role in a healthy democracy

Newspapers play a critical role in a healthy democracy

National Newspaper Week 2020
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