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Why won't Facebook take down sexy post targeting 13 year olds for 'group chat,' asks Coquitlam mayor

Why won't Facebook take down sexy post targeting 13 year olds for 'group chat,' asks Coquitlam mayor

Too slow to act, Richard Stewart claims after the social media giant declines to immediately remove alluring profile offering teens the chance to 'date' and 'meet girls.'
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Coquitlam social justice advocate completes new Vancouver mural in hopes of conveying powerful messages

Coquitlam social justice advocate completes new Vancouver mural in hopes of conveying powerful messages

Here's the latest addition to the list of sizable public art installations in Metro Vancouver.
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Persian New Year celebrations to conclude in Port Coquitlam with a big family festival

Persian New Year celebrations to conclude in Port Coquitlam with a big family festival

Sizdah Badar is traditionally held on the last day of Nowruz — aka Persian New Year.
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Drivers to receive $110 rebate through ICBC to offset gas prices

Drivers to receive $110 rebate through ICBC to offset gas prices

Rebates will begin rolling out in May.
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Hang on to your fillings, more speed humps coming to Port Moody streets

Hang on to your fillings, more speed humps coming to Port Moody streets

Each speed hump in Port Moody costs about $5,500 to build, including signs and pavement marking
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Man involved in gruesome New Westminster killing also faces multiple child sex charges in Richmond

Man involved in gruesome New Westminster killing also faces multiple child sex charges in Richmond

Carlo Tobias was jailed for 10 years for his part in killing Ma Cecelia Loreto, then dumping and burning her body in a Burnaby park. He's also charged with sexual interference with a minor
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Letter: Coquitlam council — Leave fossil fuels, methane and trees in the ground

Letter: Coquitlam council — Leave fossil fuels, methane and trees in the ground

Attention Mayor Richard Stewart and Coquitlam city council: Affordable housing is needed; you also must take climate change seriously, this letter writer states.
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UPDATED: Coquitlam Express goalie Clay Stevenson signs with NHL's Washington Capitals

UPDATED: Coquitlam Express goalie Clay Stevenson signs with NHL's Washington Capitals

New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken also expressed interest.
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Here is how much TransLink is increasing fares on Metro Vancouver transit (GRAPH)

Here is how much TransLink is increasing fares on Metro Vancouver transit (GRAPH)

Summer bummer!
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Entertainer & civil rights activist: The story of Josephine Baker comes alive in Coquitlam

Entertainer & civil rights activist: The story of Josephine Baker comes alive in Coquitlam

From April 5 to 9, Josephine will be at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for four performances at 8 p.m.
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