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Letter: Thanks to the person who turned in my wallet, keys to Port Moody police

Letter: Thanks to the person who turned in my wallet, keys to Port Moody police

This letter is for the person who found the case that was attached to the back of my bike as I rode the Traboulay PoCo Trail on June 1, the Coquitlam writer states.
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Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

Opinion: Wildfire preparedness and response must include planning for unhoused people and other vulnerable populations

There is an alarming lack of disaster preparedness plans in Canada that consider the unique risks and needs of unhoused people during wildfires.
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Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

Opinion: The invisible effects of human activity on nature

People whose diet consists of wild plants are particularly affected by the changes in chemical composition that take place when plants are adapting to disturbances in their habitat.
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Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations have worsened, poll finds

Our survey shows a bit of positive momentum on the issue of race relations. The proportion of Canadians who report an improvement is up five points, but certain areas remain far behind in believing that things are actually better
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Letter: Three cheers for Coquitlam's micro-mobility efforts

Letter: Three cheers for Coquitlam's micro-mobility efforts

Coquitlam council is "taking the necessary steps" to find "practical and convenient" ways to get around without a motor vehicle, a letter writer states.
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Opinion: A long, destructive summer is coming to B.C. forests

Opinion: A long, destructive summer is coming to B.C. forests

At this moment, 23 wildfires are burning out of control in B.C. with dozens more in various stages of being extinguished. Campfire prohibitions are either in effect or planned across B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

Rob Shaw: Watchdogs suggest a larger government role in selling decriminalized drugs

The musings of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Lisa Lapointe and Jennifer Charlesworth create a difficult task for the NDP government
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Kirk LaPointe: If trade with Asia is the future, why did B.C. nix its trade program?

Kirk LaPointe: If trade with Asia is the future, why did B.C. nix its trade program?

We may never know why the province chose to shutter what was a small investment for a large return, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows

Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows

Research Co. and Glacier Media surveyed Metro Vancouverites in an effort to gauge support for different policies as they relate to the work of local mayors and councils
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Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Rob Shaw: Eby's trade mission aims to find partners in alignment with B.C. businesses and policies

Eby finding companies abroad with B.C.'s interests and ideas in mind
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