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16 hrs ago | Vancouver Sun

Man convicted of hiring hitmen in Pesic murder can apply for early parole: jury

Zdenka Ignatovic and grandson Brandon Pesic, whose mother, Alexandra Pesic, was murdered by plotting family members following a nasty breakup.

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Related Topix: Canada, Death Penalty

Sun Dec 06, 2009

Burnaby News Leader

RCMP arrest home invasion suspect

Burnaby RCMP have arrested a suspect in a brazen mid-day home invasion and shooting Feb.

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Related Topix: Canada

Fri Dec 04, 2009

Tri-City News

Coquitlam, feds commit money for highway improvements

Sections of the Barnet and Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam will be upgraded following an announcement that the city and the federal government will partner to fund the project.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Thu Dec 03, 2009

Tri-City News

Coquitlam asked to build SAFERhomes

The city of Coquitlam is being asked to adhere to building standards allowing homes to easily transition into seniors-friendly housing.

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Related Topix: Canada

Wed Dec 02, 2009

CKNW News Talk 980

Coquitlam program for disabled to be closed

The latest victim of health care budget cuts is a 25-year old program that helps adults with physical disabilities in Coquitlam.

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Related Topix: Canada

Tue Dec 01, 2009

Tri-City News

Learn about screenwriting at Coquitlam library class

If you dream of landing a script with a film or TV producer, you'd better do your homework first.

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Related Topix: Canada

Mon Nov 30, 2009

Edmonton Sun

Taliban use assassination to destabilize government

Insurgents targeted the governor of Kandahar province last week to demonstrate the vulnerabilities of the government, says battle group commander Lt.-Col. Jerry Walsh.

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Related Topix: Asia, Afghanistan, World News, Canada

National Post

Vancouver police back missing women public inquiry

For the first time, the Vancouver Police Department is openly backing calls for a public inquiry into the investigation of the missing women case that began more than a decade ago.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sun Nov 29, 2009

Regina Leader Post

Pickton's lawyers win bid to broaden scope of serial killer's appeal

Accused serial killer Robert William Pickton sits in a courtroom in New Westminster, B.C. Jan.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Nov 27, 2009

Globe and Mail

Kandahar governor survives assassination attempt

Kabul - Published on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 5:34AM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov.

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Related Topix: World News, Afghanistan, Asia, Canada

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Slam Sports

NDP find mojo bashing the HST

They parlayed anger on the HST to a byelection victory in British Columbia. Now, the federal NDP wants to take that tax protest across the country.

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Related Topix: Canada, Winter Sports, Curling

Mon Nov 23, 2009

CBC

Girl, 15, sexually assaulted in Port Coquitlam

A 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted early Saturday morning after she was pushed into some bushes in a Metro Vancouver suburb.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Tri-City News

Orderly lineup in Port Coquitlam for free flu shots Friday

Free H1N1 flu vaccines were snapped up by about 200 people in the first two hours of the clinic's opening in Port Coquitlam's downtown Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Canada, Toddlers, Family

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Medincine Hat News

RCMP officer helps deliver neighbour's baby in B.C.

Steve and Heather Boey have always felt safe in their Vancouver-area home, having an RCMP officer living nearby.

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Related Topix: Canada

Coquitlam Now

Coquitlam to borrow $5.5 million for Coast Meridian Road

The City of Coquitlam is considering long-term borrowing to finance a $5.5-million project to widen Coast Meridian Road.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Tri-City News

Gravel trucks won't go 24/7/365, says Coquitlam mayor

Residents in north Coquitlam are concerned about the potential noise impacts of night-time gravel trucking as part of construction on the Port Mann/Highway 1 project.

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Related Topix: Canada

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Tri-City News

Coquitlam lights it up at Lafarge

Night comes early these days but a group of businesses, firefighters and community-minded individuals will be coming together to light up Coquitlam in time for the holidays.

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Related Topix: Canada

Tue Nov 17, 2009

National Post

Liberals wake up to nasty reality

Life can sometimes look pretty hopeless for political leaders. The morning after coming third in four byelections, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff could seek solace in the example of Abraham Lincoln, who failed in business twice before the age of 35, had a nervous breakdown at 36 and suffered eight election defeats before becoming president at the ...

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Related Topix: Opinion

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Tri-City News

Christmas Giving: Tree for a cause at Coquitlam Vancity branch

The Angel Tree is returning to Coquitlama s Vancity branch this year. The annual program supports the Tri-City Womena s Resource Centre, and is a Christmas tree decorated with paper angels made by students and credit union staff.

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Related Topix: Canada

Tri-City News

BRIEFS: Hyde and seek salmon Sunday in Port Coquitlam

Welcoming the salmon home is a 10-year tradition for the Hyde Creek Watershed Society.

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