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‘I was in awe’: Coquitlam man wins $1 million lottery over coffee

A Coquitlam man is $1 million richer after picking the right numbers in the Lotto 6/49 last month. Raymond Kelderman said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he checked his guaranteed prize draw ticket at the Express News on Como Lake Avenue on Sept.
First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially

At first, infection rates were only a quarter of those in the general Canadian population. But now those numbers are growing
Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

Pandemic-related salary freezes could cast chill on 2021

At least 22 per cent of surveyed firms report a severe decline in revenue; nine per cent of surveyed B.C. companies say they aren't planning wage increases
B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

B.C. firefighters have been fighting American wildfires over the past two weeks

Hundreds of firefighters from across British Columbia have been working tirelessly south of the border.
First Nations Health Authority chief medical officer concerned with rising COVID-19 cases

First Nations Health Authority chief medical officer concerned with rising COVID-19 cases

"Pretty universally the virus has been brought into the community by community members themselves or their family, and that’s been a hard message to give,” says Dr. Shannon McDonald
BC Liberal leader Wilkinson in Port Moody to promote PST cuts

BC Liberal leader Wilkinson in Port Moody to promote PST cuts

Wilkinson was in town with all four Tri-City candidates and a promise to eliminate provincial sales tax for a year as provincial election heats up in the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding
Family seeks answers in suspected overdose death of brother in Port Coquitlam jail

Family seeks answers in suspected overdose death of brother in Port Coquitlam jail

Taylor John Brazier, 26, was found dead Sept. 11 at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam. Caught in a bureaucratic waiting game, the family is speaking up to try to understand how a prisoner could overdose during a lockdown and why help for the family has taken such a tortuous route.
Here is what Vancouver's air quality is expected to be like this week

Here is what Vancouver's air quality is expected to be like this week

Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Will shift to mail-in ballots affect outcome of B.C. election?

Will shift to mail-in ballots affect outcome of B.C. election?

Massive shift to mail-in voting doesn’t necessarily mean many more people are going to vote, says SFU senior lecturer
Renters rally in Coquitlam for more protection

Renters rally in Coquitlam for more protection

Renters worried about losing their homes as the COVID-19 pandemic numbers are growing rallied in Coquitlam on Tuesday to demand more protection from evictions and big increases in their monthly rents.