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2019: The Year in Pictures

2019: The Year in Pictures

A look back at photos that defined the Tri-Cities over the past year
Here’s a look back at every brewery in B.C. that opened and closed in 2019

Here’s a look back at every brewery in B.C. that opened and closed in 2019

As December winds down and we look back at the last 12 months, it’s safe to say that 2019 was another big year for craft beer in B.C. with 30 new breweries opening across the province.
Last-minute charitable donations sought

Last-minute charitable donations sought

Social service agency reaches out to Tri-City supporters as deadline nears for donations for 2019 tax filing
Penguin plunge is a community celebration

Penguin plunge is a community celebration

In the 15 years Nicki Forster has been helping organize Port Moody’s annual Penguin Plunge on New Year’s Day, she has never got wet herself. And she has no intention of changing that this year.
B.C. seeks temporary custody for alleged Todd blackmailer

B.C. seeks temporary custody for alleged Todd blackmailer

Process to bring Aydin Coban to Canada underway, Carol Todd seeks a resolution for "peace of mind"
2020 the year to end dementia stigma — society

2020 the year to end dementia stigma — society

Alzheimer's society mounting an awareness campaign in January
B.C. youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at legislature

B.C. youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at legislature

Nearly 100 youth from across the province are in Victoria to discuss single-use plastics and lead contamination in drinking water as part of the 91st annual British Columbia Youth Parliament.
Children can read to critters at Coquitlam animal shelter

Children can read to critters at Coquitlam animal shelter

New program running Sundays, beginning Jan. 5, will help kids practice reading and socialize small animals
Recovering heat from tap water next step in energy savings

Recovering heat from tap water next step in energy savings

Port Coquitlam company develops a wastewater energy recovery system that can be used in new condos
First Vancouver meteor shower of 2020 reaches its peak next week

First Vancouver meteor shower of 2020 reaches its peak next week

Shower set to produce at a rate of 120 meteors per hour