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ICBC heading for another billion-dollar loss; CEO cites injury claims, legal battles

ICBC heading for another billion-dollar loss; CEO cites injury claims, legal battles

B.C.’s motor-vehicle insurance provider continues to bleed money, with new numbers showing Insurance Corp. of B.C. posted a net loss of $860 million in the first nine months of its fiscal year, putting it on track to lose $1.
TransLink testing out birth control to cut down on pigeon poop

TransLink testing out birth control to cut down on pigeon poop

TransLink and the BC SPCA are trying to reduce the pigeon population at a SkyTrain station to cut down on bird poop.
Man facing charges for crime spree in New West, Burnaby and Coquitlam

Man facing charges for crime spree in New West, Burnaby and Coquitlam

A 50-year-old New Westminster man is facing a laundry list of charges in connection to four robberies between Dec. 5, 2018, and Jan. 7, 2019.
Metro Vancouver weather: prepare for more snow, arctic winds

Metro Vancouver weather: prepare for more snow, arctic winds

This week’s cold snap continues
Coquitlam fire crews attack difficult fire

Coquitlam fire crews attack difficult fire

The blaze started around midnight inside a telecommunications business at 175 Schoolhouse St.
ICBC isn't actually lowballing claimants, says report

ICBC isn't actually lowballing claimants, says report

A review of legal cases involving British Columbia's public insurer says despite public perception, the agency isn't lowballing claimants in its settlement offers.
School board wants more parent feedback in budget

School board wants more parent feedback in budget

Parents will be sent a link to budget documents to get them more involved in the decision-making
Coquitlam council grills assessment authority

Coquitlam council grills assessment authority

Comes to the defence of Austin Heights businesses and Coquitlam Centre mall
Adult reading coaches sought for Port Moody school

Adult reading coaches sought for Port Moody school

Children gain more confidence when reading with an adult, Seaview principal says
Singh unveiled his Pharmacare plan today. A UBC expert says it could save us billions.

Singh unveiled his Pharmacare plan today. A UBC expert says it could save us billions.

Jagmeet Singh had few details on his plan to introduce universal medication coverage