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B.C. approves $306K for Coquitlam to address rise in homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic

B.C. approves $306K for Coquitlam to address rise in homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic

Via UBCM, the grant is set to provide more training to staff in daily contact with the city's most vulnerable and additional services for non-profits.
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Wildfire smoke forecasted to move into Metro Vancouver skies during heat wave

Wildfire smoke forecasted to move into Metro Vancouver skies during heat wave

Tracking the movement of smoke across B.C., and an idea of when it will arrive in Vancouver
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Second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing across the Tri-Cities — but so are test-positivity rates

Second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing across the Tri-Cities — but so are test-positivity rates

All surveillance neighbourhoods are at or above 75%, but in some areas, rates of infection are going in the opposite direction.
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Two unique gardens coming to Port Coquitlam to educate and inspire

Two unique gardens coming to Port Coquitlam to educate and inspire

Volunteers are planning a rain garden to filter rainwater and the city is developing a whimsical garden with accessible trails and a public art piece
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Man charged one year after woman died in single-vehicle Coquitlam collision

Man charged one year after woman died in single-vehicle Coquitlam collision

RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 1 westbound ramp at Brunette Avenue in August 2020 when a truck collided with a concrete barrier, ultimately killing its passenger.
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PHOTOS: Kwikwetlem First Nation raises house post at new mental health and addictions centre in Coquitlam

PHOTOS: Kwikwetlem First Nation raises house post at new mental health and addictions centre in Coquitlam

A 600 year-old western red cedar log has been turned into a house post to welcome visitors to the new Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction in Coquitlam.
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VIDEO: One Port Coquitlam backyard is a bear family's playground

VIDEO: One Port Coquitlam backyard is a bear family's playground

A childcare business witnessed two young bears climbing its backyard fences — one being a bit more clumsy than the other.
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Washrooms, water fountains and repainting a rail underpass on Port Coquitlam councillors' wish list

Washrooms, water fountains and repainting a rail underpass on Port Coquitlam councillors' wish list

Councillors explain where they want money to be spent as the city gears up for 2022 budget planning this fall and big construction projects already underway.
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New COVID-19 cases in B.C. soar to 536

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. soar to 536

Daily tally of new cases is highest since May 13.
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Port Coquitlam woman — now $410K richer — had to wait three days before hearing the news

Port Coquitlam woman — now $410K richer — had to wait three days before hearing the news

Tamra Howren was without cell service while working near Salmon Arm, and thought a scammer was calling before realizing it was the real deal.
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