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After Buntzen drownings, survey finds British Columbians overestimate swimming abilities

After Buntzen drownings, survey finds British Columbians overestimate swimming abilities

A public survey completed between June 18 to 22 on behalf of the public utility found 30% of British Columbians say they’ve had a “near-death drowning experience” and 53% have seen another person in water in distress.
Owner has until the end of the year to fix Port Moody fire tragedy house

Owner has until the end of the year to fix Port Moody fire tragedy house

The owner of a Port Moody home where a fire in 2016 killed a woman and displaced her six children will get more time to fix the damaged structure.
Determined couples tie the knot despite pandemic

Determined couples tie the knot despite pandemic

Big ceremonies are out these days, but micro-weddings are going ahead
Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver issues air quality advisory

Metro Vancouver has issued an air quality advisory for eastern Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to pollution.
Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

Mysterious salmonella poisonings traced to this U.S. vegetable

British Columbia among five provinces warned to avoid U.S.-sourced red onions in all its forms.
Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

Return of Medical Services Plan 90-day wait comes under fire

B.C.’s Health Ministry is under fire for its plans to reinstate a 90-day waiting period for medical coverage and to cut off some temporary foreign workers as of Saturday.
Coquitlam company provides rapid response COVID units around the world

Coquitlam company provides rapid response COVID units around the world

Weatherhaven has never been busier supplying isolation wards for pandemic response
BC Teachers' Federation calls for delay in school year start date to address concerns

BC Teachers' Federation calls for delay in school year start date to address concerns

'What needs to happen now is there needs to be a lot of planning and everything needs to be rethought,' says BCTF president Teri Mooring.
Cineplex theatres will open in Coquitlam Friday

Cineplex theatres will open in Coquitlam Friday

The movie theatre chain is set to open its doors this weekend with new health and safety measures and a mix of classic favourites and new releases.
Live bear trap sabotaged during search for charging Port Moody bear

Live bear trap sabotaged during search for charging Port Moody bear

Tampering with the trap both puts the public in jeopardy and comes with a hefty fine, said a conservation officer as they continue to track down a 'large male bear' which allegedly charged at two people earlier this week.