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Helping create a peaceful world: Rotary Peace Fellows

Helping create a peaceful world: Rotary Peace Fellows

With the vision of creating sustainable peace through addressing the root causes of conflict, Rotary Peace Fellows participate in a rigorous program of academic study and practical training
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'Fatbergs' are plaguing Metro Vancouver's sewers — has Coquitlam found a solution?

'Fatbergs' are plaguing Metro Vancouver's sewers — has Coquitlam found a solution?

Understaffed and overworked, Metro Vancouver sewer workers can't keep up with a rising 'fatberg' problem threatening to blow sewage onto streets and into streams — now Coquitlam is looking to crack down on the city's greasy habits, and pave the way for a regional solution.
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New study shows Earth’s glaciers are melting faster than before

New study shows Earth’s glaciers are melting faster than before

A UNBC study used a supercomputer to analyze satellite images of the world’s 217,000 glaciers
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Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Special Report: Recovery will be slow but exuberant for clubs and bars, industry experts forecast
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As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

As end of COVID-19 comes into focus, are we ready to party yet?

Special Report: Pandemic promises to leave lasting psychological, emotional scars in B.C.
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Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

Can employers force employees back to the office? Can bosses ask if you got a vaccine?

These and more vaccine and COVID-19 related questions answered by an employment lawyer.
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Protecting Bowen shores protects sea life – what can we do?

Protecting Bowen shores protects sea life – what can we do?

The latest from the Bowen Nature Club
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Meet the Health Centre Foundation’s new members

Meet the Health Centre Foundation’s new members

'We recently added key bench strength to our volunteer BIHCF board with three new members who bring an impressive mix of experience and skills to support our transition to full operation.'
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Ucluelet tackles housing shortage with pilot project allowing people to live in RVs

Ucluelet tackles housing shortage with pilot project allowing people to live in RVs

Ucluelet is launching a pilot project to allow people to temporarily live in RVs, amid a significant housing shortage for seasonal workers.
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'They are hungry': Map tracks bears foraging in Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods

'They are hungry': Map tracks bears foraging in Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods

Bears are waking up from hibernation hungry and are making their way into urban neighbourhoods, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody where volunteers, bylaw officers and conservation officers are working to encourage people to eliminate all animal attractants.
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