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$250,000 for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam school playgrounds

$250,000 for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam school playgrounds

Huge grant announced as part of provincial playground funding plan - announcement made just prior to provincial election call
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Coquitlam reimagines popular arts festival to deal with COVID-19

Coquitlam reimagines popular arts festival to deal with COVID-19

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival offers small group programs in local neighbourhoods, an LED Cirque performance and more but you have to pre-register
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Belligerent guests flout COVID-19 rules at Port Moody eatery

Belligerent guests flout COVID-19 rules at Port Moody eatery

Port Moody police were called to a local restaurant after three 'erratic and belligerent' guests broke several COVID-19 health and safety protocols. They were fined hundreds of dollars for their transgressions, according to police.
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Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Election BC has announced safety protocols for voters heading out to cast their ballots for this year's Provincial General Election.
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UPDATE: COVID-19 exposures reported at two New West schools

UPDATE: COVID-19 exposures reported at two New West schools

Fraser River Middle School, New Westminster Secondary School have sent notifications to families about two separate cases of a person who attended school Sept. 15, 16 and 17 and who has tested positive for COVID-19
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B.C.'s top doctor to share COVID-19 election guidelines today

B.C.'s top doctor to share COVID-19 election guidelines today

Planning guidelines for a safe election have been in the works since March, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who will share greater details of that plan Tuesday. The Oct.
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What you need to know to vote in the 2020 B.C. provincial election

What you need to know to vote in the 2020 B.C. provincial election

Taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oct. 24 election will be unlike any other B.C. history
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And they’re off: Tri-City candidates hit the campaign trail

And they’re off: Tri-City candidates hit the campaign trail

Most of the candidates have been nominated and will begin reaching out to voters in the coming days
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New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

New nightlife and liquor service laws in B.C. now subject to enforcement, fines for violations

Police and other provincial agencies will be enforcing the most recent set of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, nightclubs and banquet halls.
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B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

B.C. election called for Oct. 24; Horgan says he's seeking 'stability'

British Columbians will go to the polls on Oct. 24 to choose the provincial government that will lead them through the COVID-19 pandemic and the next four years. Lt.-Gov.
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