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Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Group urges B.C. to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system

Métis Nation B.C. is urging the province to set up a hotline for health-care workers or members of the public to report racism they experience or witness in the health system. Clara Morin Dal Col, president of Métis Nation B.C.
Metro Vancouver air quality improved in 2019

Metro Vancouver air quality improved in 2019

Metro Vancouver enjoyed clean air and clear skies throughout 2019, with a total of zero days under an air quality advisory – a welcome change after two summers of unprecedented wildfire smoke.
Tri-Cities actually had cleaner air in 2019, says report

Tri-Cities actually had cleaner air in 2019, says report

Tri-Cities residents enjoyed cleaner air and clearer skies throughout 2019, with a total of zero days under an air quality advisory – a welcome change after two summers of unprecedented wildfire smoke, according to a new report.
Pandemic a boon for birders as seed sales skyrocket

Pandemic a boon for birders as seed sales skyrocket

Online sales for Port Moody bird feeding shop have quadrupled during the COVID-19 pandemic
B.C. tourism industry bets on a staycation summer

B.C. tourism industry bets on a staycation summer

Sector hopes British Columbians will help offset the revenue loss of international visitors
Steve Nash Fitness World rebrands, drops the Steve Nash name

Steve Nash Fitness World rebrands, drops the Steve Nash name

B.C.'s iconic gym chain Steve Nash Fitness World plans to rebrand, drop the name of former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Steve Nash and open gyms by early July.
These 13 school projects will transform Tri-City neighbourhoods

These 13 school projects will transform Tri-City neighbourhoods

From new schools to rebuilds for earthquake safety, School District 43 continues to push the province for funds to get new schools and additions built
Deadline looming for British Columbians to have their say on issue of housing affordability

Deadline looming for British Columbians to have their say on issue of housing affordability

There’s just a week left to have your say on how B.C.’s housing could be made safer and more affordable.
Lone Coquitlam piper blows lament for the Highland Games

Lone Coquitlam piper blows lament for the Highland Games

Highland Games organizer Mike Chisholm played a bagpipe tune under heavy rain June 20 as a reminder of the Scottish culture and the BC Highland Games — even as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens its future
Coquitlam app developer extends COVID-19 tracking to U.S.

Coquitlam app developer extends COVID-19 tracking to U.S.

Curtis Kim launched the tracker at a time when the virus is surging across many southern U.S. states and making a comeback in his native South Korea.