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30 years since his first election: Port Coquitlam MLA recounts 'touching moment' in B.C. legislature

30 years since his first election: Port Coquitlam MLA recounts 'touching moment' in B.C. legislature

Mike Farnworth was publicly acknowledged by all parties for his commitment to serving the province; he's since been appointed as deputy premier.
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Port Moody Rotary wants you to Go for it

Port Moody Rotary wants you to Go for it

Port Moody is raising funds for its community programs and helping people get active with its Go For Rotary event through the month of November.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to new 25-week high: 436

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the province have hit more-than-five-month highs in each of the past four days.
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SCARY STORY CONTEST: "Ijiraq" by Cole Castonguay

SCARY STORY CONTEST: "Ijiraq" by Cole Castonguay

The 2021 Scary Story Contest was hosted by the Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries.
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UPDATED: səmiq̓wəʔelə Red Fish Healing Centre officially opens, promises first-of-its kind treatment

UPDATED: səmiq̓wəʔelə Red Fish Healing Centre officially opens, promises first-of-its kind treatment

A Centre of Excellence to help British Columbians with both mental health and addiction challenges is now open in Coquitlam.
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Pandemic boom in cycling makes Port Coquitlam a hot spot for electric bike companies

Pandemic boom in cycling makes Port Coquitlam a hot spot for electric bike companies

Electric bike distributor who started his business in his garage eight years ago now has a massive shop in Port Coquitlam with 22 employees; VoltBike Electric Inc. owner says demand for transportation alternatives has created a 'boom' in the electric bike industry
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SCARY STORY CONTEST: "All Children See Monsters" by Julie Heisel

SCARY STORY CONTEST: "All Children See Monsters" by Julie Heisel

The 2021 Scary Story contest was hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library.    
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'Ambitious' capital plan has upgrades for both north and south sides of the city, says Port Coquitlam mayor

'Ambitious' capital plan has upgrades for both north and south sides of the city, says Port Coquitlam mayor

Council approves a 2022-2023 capital spending plan with cash for civic centre upgrades, a new pedestrian bridge, road, sidewalk and utility improvements for neighbourhoods
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Zarrillo's portfolios: Here are the critic positions assigned to Port Moody-Coquitlam's new MP

Zarrillo's portfolios: Here are the critic positions assigned to Port Moody-Coquitlam's new MP

Orange party leader Jagmeet Singh is entrusting Bonita Zarrillo with health, disability inclusion, and infrastructure and communities.
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Coquitlam man wakes up $500K richer after online lottery win

Coquitlam man wakes up $500K richer after online lottery win

Wook Jae Jung checked his online tickets before starting this day and went into shock before sharing the news with family.
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