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Coquitlam city centre latest crime hot spot

Business break-ins and thefts from vehicles up in the area say RCMP
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Port Moody fire a reminder of fragility of city’s heritage

Port Moody fire a reminder of fragility of city’s heritage

The loss of the historic Roe & Abernathy grocery store on Clarke Street, and it’s neighbour the Gallery Bistro, may be just the opportunity Port Moody needs to reboot efforts to protect its heritage. Coun.
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Could these dogs prevent bear deaths in the Tri-Cities?

Could these dogs prevent bear deaths in the Tri-Cities?

Originally bred in Finland to ward off ursine neighbours, Karelian bear dogs have been deployed in communities across western North America as an alternative to euthanization — now one Coquitlam woman is trying to bring them to B.C.
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Canada’s oldest nudist club celebrating 80 years of clothing-free fun

Canada’s oldest nudist club celebrating 80 years of clothing-free fun

The VanTan club was the first of its kind when it opened in 1939
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White plumes observed after cargo ship blows a hatch

White plumes observed after cargo ship blows a hatch

There was no on-board fire or injuries following a small explosion that occurred on a cargo ship in Burrard Inlet yesterday evening, according to Transport Canada. The explosion occurred just before 5 p.m.
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Wildchild program aims to connect PoCo kids with nature

Wildchild program aims to connect PoCo kids with nature

For parents eager to steer their little ones away from screens, Amanda Murphy and Harpreet Gill want to move kids toward a better picture: a view of the outdoors.
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Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle Vancouver skies next week

Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle Vancouver skies next week

The shower will peak between Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 and offer stargazers the chance to view multiple meteors hourly.
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Cool off at massive new spray park in PoCo

Cool off at massive new spray park in PoCo

The 4,000 sq. ft. spray pad is located at Castle Park in Port Coquitlam.
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UBC student brings 4-H Club to PoCo

UBC student brings 4-H Club to PoCo

California native and UBC undergrad Katherine Higgins started the Port Coquitlam 4-H Club last year.
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Coquitlam woman overwhelmed by hubby's surprise

Coquitlam woman overwhelmed by hubby's surprise

Receives more than 3,000 texts from around the world saying 'Larry loves you' on 30th anniversary
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