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A Coquitlam man was murdered in a targeted shooting next to a busy basketball court. Little is still known one year later

A Coquitlam man was murdered in a targeted shooting next to a busy basketball court. Little is still known one year later

Bailey McKinney had a history with police and "conflict" with others potentially responsible for his death, but a family friend said the 20-year-old man was turning his life around.
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Broom in bloom: New Coquitlam chapter tackles the invasive plant on Earth Day

Broom in bloom: New Coquitlam chapter tackles the invasive plant on Earth Day

A Coquitlam chapter of Broombusters is trying to tackle the plant at parks to help rid the city of the invasive species that can produce 18,000 seeds and stay in the soil for up to 40 years.
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Coquitlam's new EDI manager aims for 'a culture of safety and belonging'

Coquitlam's new EDI manager aims for 'a culture of safety and belonging'

Manisha Dutta started at Coquitlam City Hall last week as manager of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
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Missing person found

Missing person found

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Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Alder and birch are the leading allergies for B.C. during tree pollen season.
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Port Moody concert raising money to help families fleeing the war in Ukraine

Port Moody concert raising money to help families fleeing the war in Ukraine

Proceeds from the concert will help Ukrainian refugee families settle into their new lives in Canada
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Loud vehicles, rain and even snow: Why 18 Coquitlam students are voluntarily sleeping outside this week

Loud vehicles, rain and even snow: Why 18 Coquitlam students are voluntarily sleeping outside this week

Gleneagle Secondary is raising awareness — and funds — as a group of teens are putting themselves in the shoes of others their age that don't have a home to go to.
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Metro Vancouver gas prices soar past $2 per litre. Here's what to expect this week

Metro Vancouver gas prices soar past $2 per litre. Here's what to expect this week

Prices are expected to keep climbing. Here's what to know.
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Volunteer Week: Connect to your passion, this Coquitlam resident says

Volunteer Week: Connect to your passion, this Coquitlam resident says

National Volunteer Week is April 24-30, 2022. We've profiled a Coquitlam volunteer who is making a difference in the community.
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Port Coquitlam brewery translates Ukrainian ale recipe to make special fundraising beer

Port Coquitlam brewery translates Ukrainian ale recipe to make special fundraising beer

The recipe was shared globally by a pub in Lyiv to raise awareness, and it took a whole day for PoCo Brothers to decipher it.
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