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Getting and retaining students key part of strategy for new president of Douglas College

Sat Nov 07, 12:00 AM
As a teacher and administrator, Scott McAlpine has sat on many a stage as wave after wave after wave of students walked by to collect their diplomas. There’s one ceremony, however, that stands out for… more
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GREEN SCENE: Will it be bye, bye Burrard Thermal? Well, not so fast

Fri Nov 06, 12:00 PM
The press release from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources last week might have you thinking the Burrard Thermal generating plant in Port Moody will soon be shut down and our air qua… more
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YOUR HISTORY: A Port Coquitlam boy’s war story and the fight for peace

Fri Nov 06, 1:00 AM
On Nov. 11, many of us gather in Port Coquitlam’s Veterans Park, in the predictable rain and drizzle, and pay respect to the fallen soldiers whose names are inscribed on the war memorial cenotaph.… more

MINTER: Winter’s coming – it’s time for those roses

Thu Nov 05, 6:00 AM
It is amazing that, even though we’re headed towards winter, many rose bushes are still producing buds and blossoms. If… more

HEALTH & WELLNESS: What is the best depression treatment?

Thu Nov 05, 1:00 AM
GUEST COLUMN Many of you reading this article will have had first-hand experience of what it means to be depressed. Clin… more

HEALTH & WELLNESS: Fighting flu takes a few simple steps, says Canada's top doc

Thu Nov 05, 1:00 AM
GUEST COLUMN Over the past few months, there has been a lot of talk about the new strain of flu that has hit Canada, and… more

A GOOD READ: Picture books for every child and every season

Mon Nov 02, 4:00 PM
Young children love a good book. They like books that make them laugh, books that are about kids like themselves and boo… more

BUZZA: The story of Obed and the gift of a lifetime

Fri Oct 30, 1:00 AM
When my daughter, grandson and I were in Kenya this summer, we met a young man we’ll never forget. His name is Obed. Obe… more

NAOMI'S CONTINUING ADVENTURES: Follow the tracks of her tears

Thu Oct 29, 9:00 AM
It starts off small. A little twinge in the corner of your eye, the slight feeling of moisture on your cheek, eyes squin… more

A GOOD READ: Historical fiction offers epics that cover the sweep of history

Tue Oct 27, 1:00 AM
If you are interested in history, nothing is quite so satisfying as a good historical saga. Many writers have taken up t… more
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