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'Very little information': Coquitlam area pharmacies remain in the dark over B.C.'s vaccination plan

'Very little information': Coquitlam area pharmacies remain in the dark over B.C.'s vaccination plan

While pharmacies in Alberta have already begun taking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, in B.C. several pharmacies told the Tri-City News they have been given little information on when or how that will happen
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Business creates safe space in response to woman followed in downtown Vancouver

Business creates safe space in response to woman followed in downtown Vancouver

The coffee shop offers a way for women to signal they are being followed or are in a potentially dangerous situation
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More Coquitlam area schools hit with COVID-19 as Tri-City cases remain elevated

More Coquitlam area schools hit with COVID-19 as Tri-City cases remain elevated

Fraser Health has sent exposure letters to six schools in Coquitlam, five in Port Coquitlam and three in Port Moody for COVID-19 exposures during the week of March 7-13
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Port Moody to consider two new community gardens

Port Moody to consider two new community gardens

Port Moody is considering locations for two more community gardens. A report says they'll contribute to the city's food security as well as relieve pressure on its two existing gardens.
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Here is how the B.C. government plans to eradicate 'murder hornets'

Here is how the B.C. government plans to eradicate 'murder hornets'

Disturbing a nest will put them on the attack. And a sting packs a mighty wallop.
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Two cougars killed in Port Moody, Anmore following string of attacks

Two cougars killed in Port Moody, Anmore following string of attacks

There have now been three cougars euthanized in the Port Moody area in the last week following attacks on several dogs across the Tri-Cities
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New daily COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit 10-week high, as vaccinations hit record high

New daily COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit 10-week high, as vaccinations hit record high

Two more people have died from COVID-19 in B.C. for a total of 1,421.
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Coquitlam pharmacy denies liability after drug allegedly led to compulsive gambling, shopping

Coquitlam pharmacy denies liability after drug allegedly led to compulsive gambling, shopping

Lawsuit says the patient was prescribed Abilify, an atypical antipsychotic medication, that led to a three-month binge of compulsive gambling, shopping, eating and sexual behaviour
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16 hours in the dark: 1,200 Port Moody area homes to have power cut

16 hours in the dark: 1,200 Port Moody area homes to have power cut

BC Hydro says if the work isn't completed soon, the electric infrastructure known as switchgear will fail, leading to prolonged outages; however, some residents say cutting power for 16 hours straight during a pandemic is too much
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Massive fraud investigation collapses after Coquitlam RCMP breach man's Charter rights

Massive fraud investigation collapses after Coquitlam RCMP breach man's Charter rights

Coquitlam RCMP officers had a massive fraud and theft investigation collapse after a judge found they breached his Charter rights five times
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