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West Coast Express upgrade to extend life, cut emissions

West Coast Express upgrade to extend life, cut emissions

Cutting emissions in the transportation sector 'is vital to meeting Canada’s climate goals,' says minister; roughly 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector
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COVID-19 breakups: Study says 5 million Canadian couples have split

COVID-19 breakups: Study says 5 million Canadian couples have split

A quarter of Canadians aged 18-24 have experienced a pandemic split, the most of any age group
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‘A champion of social justice’: Former Port Moody-Coquitlam MP passes away

‘A champion of social justice’: Former Port Moody-Coquitlam MP passes away

Former Port Moody-Coquitlam NDP MP Ian Waddell passed away Monday at his Vancouver home.
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Targeted vaccinations help end COVID-19 outbreaks at Port Coquitlam jail, long-term care home

Targeted vaccinations help end COVID-19 outbreaks at Port Coquitlam jail, long-term care home

One long-term care resident passed away before targeted vaccination campaigns at the Port Coquitlam jail and seniors facility stamped out the virus
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Coquitlam library waives fines for the rest of the year

Coquitlam library waives fines for the rest of the year

The Coquitlam Public Library board announced this week that it’s extending the no-fines policy for the rest of 2021.
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B.C.'s year-long state of emergency has led to over $1.2 million in fines

B.C.'s year-long state of emergency has led to over $1.2 million in fines

As B.C. passes a year under a state of emergency, $876,530 in fines have been issued for violations of provincial COVID-19 restrictions and just under $370,000 in fines have been handed out for breaches of the Federal Quarantine Act in the province.
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Here are the 18 'government-approved' quarantine hotels in Vancouver

Here are the 18 'government-approved' quarantine hotels in Vancouver

Seven more Vancouver hotels were added to the list
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B.C. government announces 'largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance'

B.C. government announces 'largest-ever permanent increase to income assistance'

The boost to income and disability assistance, as well as to the seniors supplement, is expected to benefit more than 300,000 British Columbians, says the government
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Severe COVID-19 illnesses rise in B.C. as new daily cases remain high

Severe COVID-19 illnesses rise in B.C. as new daily cases remain high

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Port Moody school added to the list of classes isolating due to COVID-19

Port Moody school added to the list of classes isolating due to COVID-19

Dozens of students are learning at home in School District 43 as elementary schools flagged for COVID-19 and B.C. teachers call for more safety measures for elementary teachers hit hard by the coronavirus
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