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Food samples still off the menu at Port Coquitlam Costco

Food samples still off the menu at Port Coquitlam Costco

Going to Costco has always meant two things to me. One, I could find enough of one item to not have to worry about it for an entire year. Two, my daughter could stuff herself on just the food samples.
Tri-City youth march amid calls for police reform

Tri-City youth march amid calls for police reform

Coquitlam councillor says RCMP policies should be reviewed
Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Imagine a situation where, instead of calling 911, someone in mental-health distress calls a hotline which summons a mental-health professional.
COVID-19 cases trend down but still ‘major problem’

COVID-19 cases trend down but still ‘major problem’

While the number of new cases of COVID-19 continue to trend down in B.C., the pandemic remains a “major problem” throughout the world, says B.C.’s provincial health officer.
Entrance to major Vancouver SkyTrain station to close for 3 weeks (MAP)

Entrance to major Vancouver SkyTrain station to close for 3 weeks (MAP)

Since ridership is still low due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TransLink has expedited the project.
Two-thirds of Canadians intend to get COVID-19 vaccine, about half wearing masks in public: survey

Two-thirds of Canadians intend to get COVID-19 vaccine, about half wearing masks in public: survey

Over two-thirds of Canadians intend to get vaccinated and many are choosing to wear masks as the economy slowly reopens, according to the latest poll from Leger.
Appreciation to blood donors during National Blood Donor Week

Appreciation to blood donors during National Blood Donor Week

This week is National Blood Donor Week, a time when blood donors are celebrated and recognized for their generosity to patients across Canada. It is celebrated every year from June 8 to 14 with the last day coinciding with World Blood Donor Day.
Mercedes-Benz customer flies from Richmond to Germany - to complain about 'unsafe' car

Mercedes-Benz customer flies from Richmond to Germany - to complain about 'unsafe' car

The owner of a $155,000 car was so incensed with the service he got from Richmond’s Mercedes-Benz dealership that he flew all the way to the luxury car giant’s German headquarters just to complain.
B.C.’s legal cannabis sales soar to record high in March

B.C.’s legal cannabis sales soar to record high in March

Cannabis sales in B.C. are soaring thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. They surged in March to a record monthly total of more than $23.5 million, according to Statistics Canada. That’s more than eight times the $2.
B.C. travellers air airborne again – with precautions

B.C. travellers air airborne again – with precautions

British Columbians are returning to the skies as the province’s airlines resume or expand pandemic-decreased services – albeit with restrictions in place for crews and passengers.