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With the election over, Port Coquitlam's mayor has a few ideas on what's next

With the election over, Port Coquitlam's mayor has a few ideas on what's next

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West is pleased his council colleagues got re-elected — plus a newcomer — and it has a busy agenda.
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New councillor brings millennial voice to Port Coquitlam council

New councillor brings millennial voice to Port Coquitlam council

Paige Petriw said she's looking forward to her post on Port Coquitlam council and said it's important for younger people to run for politics. With her event planning experience, she hopes to support the city in its bid to revitalize downtown with live music and the arts.
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Air quality in parts of the Lower Mainland currently equal to smoking 5 cigarettes a day

Air quality in parts of the Lower Mainland currently equal to smoking 5 cigarettes a day

An app shows how the air quality is equivalent to smoking cigarettes in places like Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and around the world.
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How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

How some B.C. youth can get $600 per month for rent

B.C.'s rent supplement program meant to avoid homelessness will provide $600 a month to youth transitioning from government care to their first house.
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B.C. communities record some of the worst air quality in the world

B.C. communities record some of the worst air quality in the world

A station near Hope recorded fine particulate concentrations so bad it far outranked the most polluted major cities in the world.
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Earthquake readiness urged in Port Coquitlam

Earthquake readiness urged in Port Coquitlam

Practice Drop, Cover and Hold this Thursday, Oct. 20 during ShakeOut BC, the province's largest earthquake drill.
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Here's where you can find Coquitlam's newest EV fast-charging stations

Here's where you can find Coquitlam's newest EV fast-charging stations

It's one of 44 outlets added across B.C. by the province in hopes of achieving 100% zero emissions by 2035.
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Indigenous artist leaves stunning legacy for Port Coquitlam high school

Indigenous artist leaves stunning legacy for Port Coquitlam high school

Jacob Gillis explores Indigenous themes in two art projects for Terry Fox Secondary.
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Backyard Astronomer: Pull an all-nighter to see the next total lunar eclipse

Backyard Astronomer: Pull an all-nighter to see the next total lunar eclipse

After Nov. 8, the next meteorological sighting won't be until 2025.
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Column: A goal worth fighting for in Port Moody, Coquitlam and all of Canada

Column: A goal worth fighting for in Port Moody, Coquitlam and all of Canada

MP Bonita Zarrillo is looking to get the Canada Disability Benefit into federal legislation in an effort to help those "falling further and further behind."
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