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B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

B.C.'s daily COVID-19 death count falls to one — lowest total in 13 weeks

New infections saw an uptick, with 559 new cases in the past day – the second-highest total so far this month.
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Here's how to start those 'uncomfortable' racism, privilege discussions at home, say Coquitlam parents

Here's how to start those 'uncomfortable' racism, privilege discussions at home, say Coquitlam parents

The SD43 District Parent Advisory Council for Coquitlam area schools has organized a Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge to as a way to begin discussions on social justice topics
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Coquitlam politician challenges committee chair on ministerial order

Coquitlam politician challenges committee chair on ministerial order

A Coquitlam city councillor is continuing to press for special notation in the committee and council minutes about who’s present in the chambers and who’s taking part electronically.
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Experts to study the Tri-Cities' food security chain

Experts to study the Tri-Cities' food security chain

Work is now underway on a food security plan to help feed the Tri-Cities’ most vulnerable and low-income residents.
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Parent says Port Moody minor hockey not giving a full account of its COVID cases

Parent says Port Moody minor hockey not giving a full account of its COVID cases

A parent says Port Moody Amateur Hockey Association is offside with its account of COVID-19 cases that has caused the league to pause activities until at least Thursday.
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New garden centre hopes to take root in Port Moody

New garden centre hopes to take root in Port Moody

A new garden centre hopes to open a pop-up shop on a vacant lot at the corner of Clarke and Kyle streets in downtown Port Moody.
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Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Active infections rise in B.C., as province records 1,428 new cases in past three days

Eight more people succumbed to the virus during the weekend.
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Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

Rapid test for U.K. variant in Surrey schools not coming to the rest of B.C. — yet

More variants of concern likely to be identified in B.C. in coming weeks as province enhances screening measures for positive COVID-19 tests, says deputy provincial health officer
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Crews respond to fuel spill on Burrard Inlet

Crews respond to fuel spill on Burrard Inlet

Western Canada Marine Response deploys boom around tanker
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‘What are they waiting for?’ asks Coquitlam parent worried about long wait for school isolation letter

‘What are they waiting for?’ asks Coquitlam parent worried about long wait for school isolation letter

Fraser Health has flagged 33 Coquitlam area schools with COVID-19 exposures in recent days and one parent says her son's class isolation letter should have come sooner; Scott Creek middle school is one of several in Coquitlam dealing with coronavirus exposures
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