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Minter: Here's how to take care of a hanging basket

Minter: Here's how to take care of a hanging basket

By taking a little extra care, all your baskets and containers should look fabulous and be even bigger and more beautiful as the summer goes on, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
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Sweet generosity: Port Coquitlam seniors sell doughnuts for Ukraine relief

Sweet generosity: Port Coquitlam seniors sell doughnuts for Ukraine relief

Who doesn't love Krispy Kreme doughnuts? Astoria Retirement community raised more than $500 in two hours from by-donation sale.
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Lacrosse is back: WLA set for its return from the pandemic, but worries cloud its future

Lacrosse is back: WLA set for its return from the pandemic, but worries cloud its future

A professional field lacrosse league in the United States says players under contract can't also play box lacrosse at the same time.
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Two Tri-City residents in Cyndi Lauper musical 'Kinky Boots' this summer

Two Tri-City residents in Cyndi Lauper musical 'Kinky Boots' this summer

Kinky Boots, which runs from June 9 to July 31 in Vancouver, includes Darren Burkett of Coquitlam (Understudy) and Sue Round (cellist).
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Promising Coquitlam hockey player gets second shot to solidify her first Team Canada selection

Promising Coquitlam hockey player gets second shot to solidify her first Team Canada selection

Jordan Baxter made the U18 women's worlds roster... after the tournament in Sweden was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to be the highest in Canada this weekend

Metro Vancouver gas prices predicted to be the highest in Canada this weekend

Expect more pump sticker shock.
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Moving some ICBC matters to tribunal acceptable, top court rules

Moving some ICBC matters to tribunal acceptable, top court rules

ICBC's financial viability was being threatened by its previous motor vehicle accident compensation regulatory scheme, B.C.'s Chief Justice Robert Bauman said in a May 12 decision approving moving issues to the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
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Trouble finding a family doctor in the Tri-Cities? Here's why.

Trouble finding a family doctor in the Tri-Cities? Here's why.

B.C. doctors say there's a family physician shortage. A new urgent care centre in Port Moody offers some help for those without a doctor, but it's not enough says young Port Coquitlam physician.
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Cute animals in distress could help you recycle better, finds B.C. study

Cute animals in distress could help you recycle better, finds B.C. study

Could images of the consequences of pollution help people recycle better at a time waste is growing in Metro Vancouver? A new workplace study offers a cheap solution.
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'Managed to clean my hands enough': Dr. Bonnie Henry under fire for controversial comment

'Managed to clean my hands enough': Dr. Bonnie Henry under fire for controversial comment

British Columbians are expressing frustration with the provincial health officer for a remark she made this week.
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