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Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

Immigration critical for Canada’s economic recovery: ministers

While immigration has been a Canadian advantage long before the pandemic hit, it is more important than ever in Canada’s economic recovery during COVID-19, according to the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.
Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

Opinion: Wearing a mask incorrectly just as bad as no mask at all

I sought the Great Outdoors on Saturday by going up to the trails around the lakes of Whistler. I popped into one of the village’s shops to rent a bike and a helmet.
New childcare coming to Coquitlam & Port Coquitlam, but is it enough?

New childcare coming to Coquitlam & Port Coquitlam, but is it enough?

New money and new spaces are welcome, but one childcare advocate says it's not nearly enough as parents head back to work and are desperate for support.
Port Moody slow zones would create more space for pedestrians, cyclists

Port Moody slow zones would create more space for pedestrians, cyclists

It will cost Port Moody taxpayers up to $9,000 to turn parts of St. George Street into temporary slow zones until the end of next summer.
4 more flights through Vancouver warned over possible COVID-19 exposure

4 more flights through Vancouver warned over possible COVID-19 exposure

The BCCDC has flagged two inbound international flights from London and Dallas, one outbound international flight to Seattle and one outbound domestic flight to Calgary.
Popular outdoor summer camp opens doors to Tri-Cities

Popular outdoor summer camp opens doors to Tri-Cities

Mossom Creek summer camps will be offered over two weeks in August on a first come, first served basis.
B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C. schools, curriculum must support ‘broad understanding’ of province’s diversity: Ministry

B.C.’s diversity must be reflected in the province’s schools and curriculum, and schools need to have policies in place to ensure they remain free of discrimination, according to the Ministry of Education.
Food giant with two Coquitlam locations sees profit crater, despite surging revenues

Food giant with two Coquitlam locations sees profit crater, despite surging revenues

Business has been brisk during the pandemic for the Real Canadian Superstores in Coquitlam.
Heat wave to hit Tri-Cities starting Sunday

Heat wave to hit Tri-Cities starting Sunday

A ridge of high pressure will bring the hottest temperatures of the summer so far; by Monday, it's forecast to feel like 37 C
Port Moody eyes renoviction protections

Port Moody eyes renoviction protections

Port Moody is looking to make it tougher for landlords to evict tenants so they can renovate or repair their unit.