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Weekly organics pick up, firefighter medical training in PoCo draft budget

Weekly organics pick up, firefighter medical training in PoCo draft budget

Draft budget for the city of Port Coquitlam calls for a 0.48% lift in residential property taxes this year, one of the lowest in the Lower Mainland.
UPDATE: 7 North Shore residents confirmed dead in Tehran crash

UPDATE: 7 North Shore residents confirmed dead in Tehran crash

This story has been updated. For thes latest, click here. The North Shore’s Iranian community is reeling from both tension and tragedy as the country deals with the prospect of war and a plane crash that left 176 dead.
Ex-nurse, professor, health researcher named next SFU president

Ex-nurse, professor, health researcher named next SFU president

A former nurse who started practicing at the beginning of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s before pivoting to a formidable academic career has been named Simon Fraser University’s new president.
Coquitlam man nets $500,000 in jackpot win

Coquitlam man nets $500,000 in jackpot win

'This is an incredible way to start the New Year.'

Red Nose numbers: 436 safe rides & $16,000

The number of people taking advantage of Operate Red Nose over the holiday season dipped this year.
Personal stories of medical staff revealed in Humans of Fraser Health

Personal stories of medical staff revealed in Humans of Fraser Health

New ebook offers peak inside the minds and personal histories of Fraser Health staff
Port Coquitlam family among the dead in Tehran plane crash

Port Coquitlam family among the dead in Tehran plane crash

A Port Coquitlam family of three was among 63 Canadian victims on board the Ukrainian Airlines flight that crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday from Iran's Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
1908 North Van heritage home offered for free

1908 North Van heritage home offered for free

North Shore heritage advocates are hoping someone will strike a free lode of copper.
Australia fire help from Anmore artist

Australia fire help from Anmore artist

An Anmore artist is hoping her talent with a paint brush will help people affected by brush fires that have been devastating parts of Australia since October.
These Tri-City restaurants were closed temporarily by health inspectors last year

These Tri-City restaurants were closed temporarily by health inspectors last year

A Port Coquitlam seafood restaurant was shut down twice last year to deal with pests and sanitary issues. Eastern Pearl seafood restaurant was closed by inspectors from Fraser Health from May 29 to June 3, and again on July 10 and 11.