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Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Minter: Bulbs and companion plants. The promise of next spring

Master gardener Brian Minter says adding companion plantings is something every green thumb can "look forward to with anticipation."
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David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control offers this solid advice to people worried about West Nile Virus: “You can lower your risk of infection by avoiding mosquito bites.”
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Letter: Getting rid of a Coquitlam staple 'doesn't seem right'

Letter: Getting rid of a Coquitlam staple 'doesn't seem right'

This letter writer calls plans to build more high-rises in west Coquitlam "another disappointment in a long line of disappointments."
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BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

BBB: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims

Attempt to ID the sender, double check recent orders and protect your identity are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid "brushing" scams.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: The cost of politicians' promises

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The cost of politicians' promises

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John Ducker: What should a senior be looking for in a car?

John Ducker: What should a senior be looking for in a car?

Driving a car that’s too big for you or doesn’t allow you a full view of the road is a safety concern and actually dangerous.
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Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

A look at the claims party leaders have made.
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Letter: Don't let your dog use the diamond at Blue Mountain Park

Letter: Don't let your dog use the diamond at Blue Mountain Park

"We walk our dogs daily at Blue Mountain Park and regularly see dogs and their owners using the enclosed ball diamond as their personal play field," a Coquitlam letter writer states.
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Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities
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Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

B.C. Conservative leader was happy to talk to reporters about his proposed ‘Rustad Rebate,’ but dodged six questions about his anti-vax comments
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