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What ever happened to the mailman? | Opinion

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 26

In response to the feds calling on Canada Post to stop door-to-door delivery, CUPW announced an immediate nationwide strike.

#localnews #portmoodybc #canadapost

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So do we let CUPW force their worker onto a picket line? Do we believe mail delivery is an essential service?

What ever happened to the mailman? | Opinion

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 20

What ever happened to the mailman?
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So do we let CUPW force their worker onto a picket line? Do we believe mail delivery is an essential service?

Port Moody man faces charges after SUV crashes into transit bus

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 11

Port Moody man faces charges after SUV crashes into transit bus

#portmoodynews #portmoodybc#PortMoodyLiving #LocalNews

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A Port Moody man is facing charges and a driving ban after his SUV crashed into a transit bus on St. Johns Street Wednesday evening.

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 11

📰 Three people have been arrested suspected of mail theft, says Port Moody Police. Two of the suspects had outstanding arrest warrants unrelated to this investigation.
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Officers seized numerous other items like building fobs, keys, security passes, jewelry and a firefighter badge. Supplied photo by Port Moody Police Department

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

UPDATE: The fire that ripped through 2 Port Moody businesses causing serious damage early Wed is now deemed an arson by Police. Port Moody’s Major Crime Section is now leading the investigation.
Port Moody Police, “intended target of the arson is not cooperating with investigators at this time.”

Fire damage forces the closure of two Port Moody businesses early Wednesday morning. 2900 block of St. Johns Street in Port Moody 2025 Photo by BW Homer

Small Fraser Valley village bets big on Sasquatch to attract visitors

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Small Fraser Valley village bets big on Sasquatch to attract visitors

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#sasquatch #localnews #harrisonhotsprings

Once a local Sts'ailes First Nation legend, Sasquatch has become one of Harrison Hot Springs’ biggest tourist draws in recent years.

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Sep 3

Fire rips through several Port Moody businesses causing serious damage overnight

Port Moody Fire Rescue and Port Moody Police Department were dispatched to what police are calling a “fully engulfed structure fire.”

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#localnews #portmoodynews

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 13

Amid Langara College's financial woes, two Chinese language instructors are fighting for the rights of the students who want to take the courses. #Langara #Chinese #ChineseLanguage #BCEd #teachers #budget #school #highereducation #Vancouver

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Langara College’s Chinese language courses are on the edge

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 13

While it might be fun to boo the U.S. anthem at hockey games, Canadians need to be careful that they don't trip on the way to patriotism and fall face first into nationalism. #Canada #politics #nationalism #patriotism #cdnpoli #Canadian #Trump

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Canadians should be wary of the rise in patriotism

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 4

Local activist choir Solidarity in Notes hits all the right notes in the fight for social justice. #Vancouver #solidarity #activism #CanadianArtist #VancouverArt #music
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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 3

Searching for more interesting things to do in 'No Fun City' than paying for overpriced cocktails at the latest hip watering hole? Producer and performer Priscilla Costa has the answer: the GutterClown Cabaret. #Vancouver #VancouverTheatre #Cabaret #art #creativity
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CRA cracks down on cash businesses and ticket reselling

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 2

Darren Marcoux is concerned about how the future of his Airbnb will be affected by new rental bylaws in Port Moody. #housing #PortMoody #rentals #Tricities #BC #Canada

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jul 1

As a founding member of SisterWatch, Carol Martin had every expectation that she would discuss changes impacting the safety of Indigenous women in the Downtown Eastside with the chief of police. #Vancouver #Indigenous #MMIW #DTES #downtowneastside #reconciliation

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 29

Young Canadians need to invest in democracy, otherwise it could disappear faster than their money in a crypto scam. #democracy #canada #canadapoli #canadianpolitics #youth
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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 28

Amid Langara College's financial woes, two Chinese language instructors are fighting for the rights of the students who want to take the courses. #Langara #Chinese #ChineseLanguage #BCEd #teachers #budget #school #highereducation #Vancouver

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 27

While it might be fun to boo the U.S. anthem at hockey games, Canadians need to be careful that they don't trip on the way to patriotism and fall face first into nationalism. #Canada #politics #nationalism #patriotism #cdnpoli #Canadian #Trump

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 27

Imagine you've lived in a basement suite for almost four decades, paying your monthly rent to the homeowner who lives upstairs. And then one day, you're evicted. #Vancouver #VancouverHousingCrisis #VancouverRealEstate #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis

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Jerry Schulz sits on the back of his van in front of the home he’s lived in for 38 years. After being evicted, he has struggl

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Canada Revenue Agency is targeting those operating in the underground economy, including online ticket resellers.

#vancouvernews #undergroundeconomy #ticketsales

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CRA cracks down on cash businesses and ticket reselling, targeting the underground economy

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 5

Many participants of the walk are directly related to people who had gone missing or were murdered.

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Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations members during the first Walk to Remember for Missing Murdered Indigenous People and Children on

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · Jun 5

The creators of Warhammer 40k have cracked down on their copyright, but who is actually being affected by these lawsuits?
#warhammer #40k #GW #gamesworkshop #lawsuit

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An official Games workshop Eversor Assassin model next to its 3D printed counterpart, the left costs about $45 CAD

Shop Hop Returns: Port Moody Pushes to Keep Dollars Local

Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · May 26

📣 Shop Hop Returns: Port Moody pushes to keep dollars local.
Buy local initiative offers $600 in prizes to boost community spending
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Port Moody launches a new campaign to promote shopping locally amid soaring grocery prices to strengthen the local economy.

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Freelancer Press @freelancerpress.bsky.social · May 24

🧳 Canadian travellers avoid U.S. destinations amid trade war

Many non-American travellers are beginning to reconsider their summer vacation plans due to growing concerns about entering the United States. ✈️

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#tradewar #summertravel #Vancouver