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How does your school district's back-to-school plan compare

How does your school district's back-to-school plan compare

Every school district, including Coquitlam school district, was required to post their back to school plan Aug. 26— here are some so you can compare
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SD43 school re-start plan: what we know so far

SD43 school re-start plan: what we know so far

Coquitlam teachers tepid on back to school plan, hoping more money will be put into making classes smaller and offering remote learning
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Maintaining learning groups in out-of-school care ‘unrealistic,’ say Coquitlam care providers

Maintaining learning groups in out-of-school care ‘unrealistic,’ say Coquitlam care providers

That message comes the on the same day all of British Columbia’s 60 school districts were required to post their school reopening plans ahead of the Sept. 10 back-to-school start date.
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Rare white orca spotted in Juan de Fuca Strait

Rare white orca spotted in Juan de Fuca Strait

Paul Pudwell considers himself lucky to have crossed paths with a rare white orca several times over the past 18 months.
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Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

Black bear surprises customers, strolls into B.C. liquor store

So this bear walked into a liquor store...
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B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

B.C. launches survey to measure impact of COVID-19 visit restrictions at seniors care homes

Feedback being accepted online or over the phone until Sept. 30, B.C's seniors advocate announces
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Coquitlam man fined for five unleashed dogs involved in attack

Coquitlam man fined for five unleashed dogs involved in attack

Coquitlam RCMP say an investigation was conducted, with witnesses saying five off-leash dogs attacked a small dog
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This Port Coquitlam student has 30 questions for the education minister

This Port Coquitlam student has 30 questions for the education minister

Many questions unanswered as B.C. school districts hit deadline to release COVID-19 restart plans, Education Minister Rob Fleming to hold technical briefing today
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Could llamas help fight COVID-19? A Richmond company and Canadian biotech coalition hope so

Could llamas help fight COVID-19? A Richmond company and Canadian biotech coalition hope so

51 genetic sequences released for free in hopes of accelerating treatment development
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Search for Coquitlam hiker goes into high gear as photo surfaces of him hiking in local woods

Search for Coquitlam hiker goes into high gear as photo surfaces of him hiking in local woods

Coquitlam Search and Rescue are searching in Eagle Mountain but are asking people to keep clear for crews; meanwhile, Coquitlam RCMP continue to ask for tips
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