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Montreal police believe man arrested in sexual exploitation of woman could have victims in B.C.

Montreal police believe man arrested in sexual exploitation of woman could have victims in B.C.

Police in Montreal are issuing a warning after a man was arrested this week for sexual exploitation and could have victims in B.C.
Coronavirus panic, misinformation running rampant among B.C.'s Chinese-speaking communities

Coronavirus panic, misinformation running rampant among B.C.'s Chinese-speaking communities

‘The mistrust of government — both from Mainland Chinese who are there and from overseas communities — all creates a toxic environment where rumours abound’
Metro Vancouver mayors endorse Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

Metro Vancouver mayors endorse Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

A significant boost to residential development along Fraser Highway is expected to coincide with the planned phased construction of the $3.
WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

WHO declares coronavirus international "public health emergency"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has today declared the China-based coronavirus outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.” The WHO announcement came after an emergency committee reconvened Thursday in Geneva.

Crane operator electrocuted, burned at Coquitlam construction site

A crane operator was electrocuted and badly burned Wednesday afternoon when a fire broke out in the cab of his crane at a construction site in Coquitlam.
Canadians told to avoid all non-essential travel to China

Canadians told to avoid all non-essential travel to China

‘You may be quarantined based on your health condition, previous location or contact with others’
Could e-scooters be hitting Metro Vancouver streets this summer?

Could e-scooters be hitting Metro Vancouver streets this summer?

B.C. communities kick tires on pilot project allowing ‘micromobility devices’
Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of snow

Vancouver forecast calling for a chance of snow

Cooler temperatures are in store for Metro Vancouver this weekend
B.C. companies restrict business travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

B.C. companies restrict business travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak

LNG Canada, Ballard among companies restricting travel for employees
Here's how a robot could teach your kid to code (VIDEO)

Here's how a robot could teach your kid to code (VIDEO)

A child-sized robot called Pepper, developed by Softbank Robotics, with software support from Finger Food, a local tech company, was introduced to a gym full of excited Coquitlam middle school students — it's an education initiative to help them learn coding