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Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free Remembrance Day transit for vets, others in public service

Free rides to will be offered to vets, current members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police officers, firefighters, coast guard officers, BC Ambulance paramedics and Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers
Coquitlam students hear child Holocaust survivor's story

Coquitlam students hear child Holocaust survivor's story

Lillian Boraks-Nemetz tells students to be independent thinkers, and not to get drawn into racism and hate
Province wants residents help in shaping new climate change plan

Province wants residents help in shaping new climate change plan

Climate change can be felt across the province with record-breaking wildfires, droughts, floods and job losses in the forestry sector because of the mountain pine beetle infestation.

Shelters, supportive housing don't hurt land values, says study

The construction of shelters and supportive housing doesn't have a negative impact on surrounding land values, according to the summary of a new BC Housing study.
Donations needed for PoCo church fall fair

Donations needed for PoCo church fall fair

Our Lady of Assumption Parish will accept new and gently used donations for its biggest fundraiser of the year: The 35th fall fair that runs Nov. 16 at its Shaughnessy Street campus.
Vancouver just broke the record for the longest dry spell ending in November

Vancouver just broke the record for the longest dry spell ending in November

While Metro Vancouver received over twice the average amount of rainfall for September, the start of November has been unseasonably dry. In fact, Vancouver just broke the record for the longest stretch of no precipitation ending in November.
Royal Canadian Legion launches 'Remembrance Island' for Fortnite gamers

Royal Canadian Legion launches 'Remembrance Island' for Fortnite gamers

The signing of the Armistice that brought a stop to fighting between Allied and German forces and an end to the First World War was more than 100 years ago. Crowds at Remembrance Day events are as strong as ever as new generations get involved.
Door-to-door fundraising usually legit says Port Moody Police

Door-to-door fundraising usually legit says Port Moody Police

As the calendar eases closer towards the Christmas season, Port Moody Police Department (PMPD) is warning residents to remain vigilant of door-to-door solicitations that may not always have the best intentions of the season. PMPD Const.
Meet the ferrisaurus: Fossils found in B.C. are a new species

Meet the ferrisaurus: Fossils found in B.C. are a new species

Ferrisaurus sustutensis is the first unique dinosaur species reported from British Columbia
$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

$200-million deal for four more electric-hybrid ferries

Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands has won a contract to build four more electric-hybrid ferries for B.C. Ferries that will be identical to two vessels that Damen just completed for the ferry corporation.