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This Burnaby raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

This Burnaby raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

A BC Hydro truck was the unlikely location for a stolen lunch break and nap for an enterprising critter. The utility agency shared a short video clip on Twitter Monday showing a raccoon that had snuck into a truck on the job in Burnaby this weekend.
Health Canada warns cannabis growers about lax online age gates

Health Canada warns cannabis growers about lax online age gates

Federal regulator says ‘additional steps’ needed to ensure youth cannot access promotional content
Ikea gets the ball rolling in Canada with new salmon meatballs

Ikea gets the ball rolling in Canada with new salmon meatballs

Using pieces of high-quality fish that don’t make the cut as fillets on their own means the company is cutting down on food waste.
Francophone in Coquitlam and proud of it

Francophone in Coquitlam and proud of it

A "proud" moment for Maillardville which has been honoured through the Francophone Historic Places Recognition Project
Coquitlam Men's Shed Society helps others and themselves

Coquitlam Men's Shed Society helps others and themselves

The Coquitlam Men’s Shed Society used to meet at a picnic table in Blue Mountain Park. Now, they have the capability to build a picnic table.
Editorial: Put conservation of wild salmon first

Editorial: Put conservation of wild salmon first

We support the work of community hatcheries, but building larger and more salmon hatcheries shouldn't be the goal of any wild salmon plan
Wet snow tonight in Tri-Cities, says Environment Canada

Wet snow tonight in Tri-Cities, says Environment Canada

A Pacific frontal system could bring up to 15 cm of wet snow to neighbourhoods at higher levels, according to a report issued Monday morning
Seeing Metro Vancouver from 614 feet is scary and breathtaking

Seeing Metro Vancouver from 614 feet is scary and breathtaking

A reporter gets a view from the top floor of a half-built skyscraper
Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person aged 116

Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person aged 116

Asked what moment she was the most happy in life, she replied: "Now."
Where to get free pancakes for a good cause in Port Coquitlam this Tuesday

Where to get free pancakes for a good cause in Port Coquitlam this Tuesday

All donations go to the BC Children's Hospital's most urgent needs