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Dr. Amy Parent won Douglas College's 2018 Distinguished Alumni award

Dr. Amy Parent won Douglas College's 2018 Distinguished Alumni award

A Simon Fraser University professor is the most recent recipient of Douglas College’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr.
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Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flu from a flu shot

Most people think it’s important to get a flu shot – they just don’t necessarily plan on getting one.
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Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Elections BC is worried you won't get their package

Referendum information cards have started arriving in local mailboxes this week in anticipation of the mail-in vote on changing the provincial voting system. In the lead-up to the referendum, Elections B.C. is asking B.C.
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This New West street will be closed to traffic well into next week

This New West street will be closed to traffic well into next week

The City of New Westminster is reminding people about a road closure that starts today (Thursday) and continues until next week. Richmond Street, between Alberta and Simpson streets, will be closed to all traffic from Sept. 27-28 and Oct.
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Here's what freedom means to one Queensborough resident

Here's what freedom means to one Queensborough resident

Residents petition city to extend Q to Q ferry service
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You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

You can study emergency and security management in-person at the Justice Institute next fall

Students interested in studying emergency and security management have a new option at the Justice Institute of B.C.
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New West pooch becomes ill after eating cannabis-laced poop at local park

New West pooch becomes ill after eating cannabis-laced poop at local park

A Quayside resident is warning dog owners to be careful after her dog consumed cannabis-laced poop at Westminster Pier Park. Deborah Henry was walking her dog Tobi along the upper gravel path near the fence on the morning of Sept.
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Douglas College is looking for volunteers for its literacy program

Douglas College is looking for volunteers for its literacy program

Douglas College is once again looking for volunteer tutors for its I-CARE literacy program. I-CARE offers weekly English language tutoring for people struggling with basic reading and writing.
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UPDATE: Port Moody mayoral candidate Vagramov responds to release of video

#POMOvotes2018: Port Moody MLA Glumac withdraws his endorsement for Vagramov.
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Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Seven-foot flop subject of new documentary
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