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Federal Liberals polling strongly in B.C. as vote looms

Federal Liberals polling strongly in B.C. as vote looms

With election expected soon, a new survey finds Justin Trudeau’s party with 37% of decided voters in British Columbia.
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Opinion: Blame Delta variant of COVID-19 for skyrocketing B.C. cases

Opinion: Blame Delta variant of COVID-19 for skyrocketing B.C. cases

The Delta variant is now the dominant variant of COVID-19 in B.C., but so far the province has avoided the kinds of outcomes associated with that strain that are plaguing many places in the world. The B.C.
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Letter: Port Coquitlam speed humps are 'aggressive' for a good reason

Letter: Port Coquitlam speed humps are 'aggressive' for a good reason

The Editor: (I am) someone who knows and understands the value of calm traffic (having lived) in other parts of the Lower Mainland for time periods at different parts of my life. Just like Mr. Mayor, I still consider myself a lifelong resident.
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Emergency preparedness is a low priority for British Columbians: poll

Emergency preparedness is a low priority for British Columbians: poll

In spite of recent natural disasters in B.C., British Columbians over the past couple of years have not become more vigilant about emergency preparedness
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Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.
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Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests

Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests

As pandemic recedes, party faces renewed concerns about affordability, public safety, taxes, survey finds.
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Opinion: We need to 'vaccinate' B.C.'s forests before it's too late

Opinion: We need to 'vaccinate' B.C.'s forests before it's too late

Researchers are calling on the B.C. government to scale up controlled burns in an effort to reduce wildfire risk.
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Letter: Who's going to work the 2K childcare spaces Coquitlam plans to add in the next decade?

Letter: Who's going to work the 2K childcare spaces Coquitlam plans to add in the next decade?

Writer claims finding quality workers in early childhood education "are a rarity nowadays."
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Almost half of Canadians think Canada should be a mosaic: poll

Almost half of Canadians think Canada should be a mosaic: poll

47% of respondents to survey say country should embrace multiculturalism – up six percentage points in one year.
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Letter: 'Working hard' simply isn't enough to own a home in Port Moody

Letter: 'Working hard' simply isn't enough to own a home in Port Moody

The Editor: I take great issue with the perspectives outlined in a July 22 Letter to the Editor ( Letter: Homeownership is earned, especially in Port Moody ).
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