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Bus drivers' union to hold massive 'virtual rally'

Bus drivers' union to hold massive 'virtual rally'

“The federal government needs to act fast. It is a mistake to weaken the public transit system while tens of thousands of essential workers rely on it every day.”
Coquitlam chicken plant shut following COVID-19 outbreak

Coquitlam chicken plant shut following COVID-19 outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there's no evidence to suggest the virus can be spread through food and no recall of chicken products from the plant have been announced.
Port Moody police, fire to pepper community in ‘random acts of acknowledgement’

Port Moody police, fire to pepper community in ‘random acts of acknowledgement’

Emergency services will scale back the nightly parade, and instead have been told to ‘use their creativity’ to acknowledge health care workers
Plan in the works for safe re-opening of B.C. restaurants

Plan in the works for safe re-opening of B.C. restaurants

A group representing independent restaurants, chains, and franchises will present a preliminary plan to the province next week
Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Vancouver Aquarium raises a whopping $624,427 in just over a week

Gustavsson adds that each donation demonstrates the value of the Vancouver Aquarium to the public to all levels of government.
BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro warns of increase in scams due to COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro says it has seen a 350 per cent increase in reported scams this month, when compared to March.
COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

COVID-19: Union launches legal challenge against TransLink layoffs

The union representing Metro Vancouver transit workers says it’s launching a legal challenge against recent TransLink layoffs.
Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

Maker of 3M face masks files lawsuit in Canada over deceptive sales, gouging

One of the biggest manufacturers of face masks in the world – 3M- has filed a series of legal actions and is working with law enforcement around the world to fight fraud, price gouging and counterfeiting The American company said it was taking action
Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Sniff test: How peanut butter could help identify COVID-19 carriers

Peanut butter and jam make for a great sandwich pairing, but they’re also key ingredients in some novel research — a sniff test to identify otherwise asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.

Bears are waking up, so secure your animal attractants

Coquitlam offers a few tips to reduce human-wildlife conflicts