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No property tax break expected for Coquitlam residents

But the city is looking at several measures to accommodate residents who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Port Coquitlam comedian looks for laughs amidst pandemic

Port Coquitlam comedian looks for laughs amidst pandemic

As the comedy pro hunkers down to write his next show, he looks to ‘90s satire as a break from all the doom and gloom.
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Restaurants and bars get a break on liquor licences

The provincial government announced Friday that they would be temporarily deferring renewal charges for licenses expiring between now and June 30 until Sept. 30.
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Caseload at Coquitlam chicken plant rises to 52, Port Coquitlam plant holds steady

Caseload at Coquitlam chicken plant rises to 52, Port Coquitlam plant holds steady

The cases are part of 33 new cases announced Friday across the province, bringing the total to 2,145 cases in British Columbia.
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B.C. just launched a $1,000 emergency benefit for workers: Here's how you apply

B.C. just launched a $1,000 emergency benefit for workers: Here's how you apply

the one-time, tax-free payment is available to all British Columbians, provided they have already been approved for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
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Port Coquitlam goes virtual with historic May Days

Port Coquitlam goes virtual with historic May Days

Performances, art projects online as the city continues with its 97th program despite COVID-19
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‘What about next time?’ Coquitlam poultry plant workers afraid to return

‘What about next time?’ Coquitlam poultry plant workers afraid to return

The Tri-Cities' largest publicly-acknowledged outbreak cluster and its subsequent shutdown paint a picture of desperation among workers, as they are torn between maintaining their dwindling bank accounts and guarding their families against infection
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80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

80% of Canadians back ban on 'assault-style' weapons: poll

The polling numbers come as the federal government moves to ban more than 1,500 weapons, including semiautomatic, large-magazine rifles used to shoot at a rapid fire.
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7-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Coquitlam

7-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Coquitlam

The boy was hit in the Westwood Plateau neighbourhood Thursday evening.
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Port Moody mayor says ‘full speed ahead’ on plastic ban plan

Port Moody mayor says ‘full speed ahead’ on plastic ban plan

Council passed a motion this week that would direct staff to plan out a plastics ban for 2021
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