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4 hrs ago | Langley Times

New medicinal marijuana laws a positive prescription, forum told

A new federal law that will ban medicinal marijuana growing in residential neighbourhoods is likely good news for most Langley Township residents, and public safety officials.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Coquitlam Now

Rotten tree falls, leads to crash

This SUV was travelling westbound on Dewdney Trunk Road last Thursday when a tree fell in front of it, causing the driver to swerve and hit another tree.

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Lake Cowichan Gazette

Canadian Tire Jumpstart charity drive Saturday in Port Coquitlam

By Staff Writer - The Tri-City News Published: May 22, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: May 22, 2013 11:36 AM Canadian Tire is asking customers to support kids wishing to be involved in organized sport but who can't afford to.

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Coquitlam Now

Hydro replacing wooden poles

BC Hydro is advising Coquitlam residents that crews will be replacing power poles in Coquitlam over the next several months.

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Tri-City News

Police search for missing men from Cottonwood Lodge

By Staff Writer - The Tri-City News Published: May 22, 2013 8:00 AM Updated: May 22, 2013 8:34 AM Michael Louis Andrews, 55, was last seen by staff members just before 9 p.m. on Friday, May 17.

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CBC News

Residents allowed home after gas leak, fire in Mission

Residents of about 20 homes in Mission, B.C., have been allowed to return after a gas leak and fire forced their evacuation.

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Vancouver Courier

Shark fin protests continue at Vancouver's Sun Sui Wah

After convincing Fortune Garden restaurant to remove shark fin soup from its menu, protesters took their fight to Main Street's Sun Sui Wah restaurant eight months ago and continue to protest every Friday night.

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Mon May 20, 2013

CBC News

B.C. man feared kidnapped in Mexico

Family members of a 22-year-old man from British Columbia who vanished in Mexico two weeks ago are concerned he may have been kidnapped.

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Canada.com

Missing B.C. man feared kidnapped in Mexico

The family of a Coquitlam man who went missing in Mexico is desperately seeking information about what they now believe is a kidnapping.

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Tri-City News

Board looking for new library director

By Janis Warren - The Tri-City News Published: May 17, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: May 17, 2013 11:32 AM The chair of the Coquitlam Public Library board said trustees will be looking for a new director following the recent departure of Rhiann Piprell.

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Tri-City News

Coquitlam RCMP investigating possible drug lab

By Staff Writer - The Tri-City News Published: May 17, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: May 18, 2013 8:13 AM Acting on a tip, Coquitlam RCMP searched a home in the 1700-block of Haversley Avenue where a suspected drug lab was found Thursday evening.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Province

Be cautious on Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam trails after recent attacks, police warn

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents are being asked to exercise caution in parks and trails over the long weekend following two recent unrelated attacks.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Journal of Commerce

B.C. faces a tough battle for top talent

Despite British Columbia being one of the most picturesque places to live in Canada, there is still a domestic war for top talent.

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Fri May 17, 2013

New Westminster Newsleader

New Westminster's Bailey Bridge shut for safety check

By Grant Granger - New Westminster News Leader Published: May 15, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: May 15, 2013 3:32 PM The one-lane Bailey bridge connecting New Westminster's Braid Industrial Park to Coquitlam's United Boulevard was closed for almost two weeks in February after it was discovered during a structural assessment that two of its trusses had been ... (more)

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North Shore News

A souvenir program

Maybe you can hear the imaginary echoes as you putter down Paddock Drive, keeping an eye out for kids on bikes.

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The Province

Smyth: Awkward, arrogant Dix gave Liberals victory

B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix walks away from the podium and leaves the stage after conceding defeat in the provincial election in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday May 14, 2013.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Tri-City News

Green voters not the problem, says party ED

By Diane Strandberg - The Tri-City News Published: May 16, 2013 2:00 PM Updated: May 16, 2013 2:35 PM People should stop complaining that Green Party votes spoiled the NDP's chance of electoral success, says party employee and Port Moody resident Rebecca Helps.

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Tri-City News

Guard your dog around coyotes, Coquitlam man warns

Hold on to your pets, says Danny Pinilla, after the Coquitlam resident lost one of his two dogs to a coyote.

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Coquitlam Now

The parade entertained hundreds

Port Coquitlam celebrated its 90th annual May Day celebration on Saturday. The day consisted of a pancake breakfast at Elks Hall, a parade down Shaughnessy Street, multiple events at Aggie Park including tea, a tree planting, historical council re-enactment, block parties at both Leigh Square and Shaughnessy Station and a fair at the Wilson Centre.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Coquitlam Now

Calender

Terry Fox Library offers families and caregivers with young children drop-in storytimes on Wednesday mornings, May 15 to June 26, from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannel board stories.

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