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Ramadan reflections include Khadr, burkas and stonings

As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan continues, my thoughts do not centre on fasting, renewal and self-restraint--the latter two I like, fasting not so much--but on burkas, flooding in Pakistan, Omar Khadr and Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani.


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Coquitlam’s Nicole Pineau has parlayed her skills in the world of gymnastics into a full ride scholarship to the University of Iowa. The 17-year-old Archbishop Carney student has overcome a fractured wrist she sustained earlier this year and is rounding into form.

Pineau punches her ticket to the U.S.

Cake, presents and precious photos -- a lot of good can come out of a childhood birthday party.


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Heritage Christmas festivities underway

Have you caught the Christmas spirit yet? -- Me neither.


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Joaquim 'Jack' Francisco (right) takes a break with other construction workers atop a skyscraper he helped build.

Willing workers

Elvira Rego doesn't remember much of her journey from Portugal to Canada as a young girl, but one thing does stand out in her mind, more than 40 years on. She still remembers the vaccinations she was required to have before she could immigrate.


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Jackie Mackin Byrn recalls living in Mackin House, Coquitlam’s historical landmark that was home to her grandfather, Henry J. Mackin.

Opening the door to Irish connection

This Gaelic greeting, meaning 100,000 welcomes, will now grace the entrance to Coquitlam's Mackin House Museum in a new sign to recognize its Irish heritage.


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Alberto Morgadinho

Funeral set for Thursday

The memorial service for Alberto Morgadinho, who was killed in a confrontation with a van driver on July 2, will take place on July 9.


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Land of contrasts

With a vibrant culture, rich in contrasts, Morocco claims a unique spot in both Africa and the Arab world.


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A hill overlooking Fez, Morocco’s "spiritual capital." Many Muslim refugees came here after the reconquest of Spain in 1492.

The Western Kingdom

RABAT, Morocco -- With a vibrant culture, rich in contrasts, Morocco claims a unique spot in both Africa and the Arab world. Ancient tradition merges daily with pop culture and modernity.


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Travel - The beauty of Morocco

RABAT, Morocco - With a vibrant culture, rich in contrasts, Morocco claims a unique spot in both Africa and the Arab world. Ancient tradition merges daily with pop culture and modernity. This is a country where nomadic Saharan guides are Celine Dion fans and veiled women eat McArabia sandwiches at McDonald's.


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Beautiful people of Morocco inspire traveller

With a vibrant culture, rich in contrasts, Morocco claims a unique spot in both Africa and the Arab world. Ancient tradition merges daily with pop culture and modernity. This is a country where nomadic Saharan guides are Celine Dion fans and veiled women eat McArabia sandwiches at McDonald's.


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Meet your school trustee hopefuls

Port Moody trustees Melissa Hyndes and Keith Watkins will resume their spots at the school board table, since no other candidates are running against them. Board chair Holly Butterfield is also acclaimed for the villages of Anmore and Belcarra, so she is guaranteed a seat as trustee.


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Jean Lambert and his band, The Jammers, play three to four times each week at Lower Mainlandseniors’ homes and hospitals. ‘We call it good-time music,’ he says. ‘We do a little bit of everything. We have fun.’ The band will open the festivities at this Sunday’s 99th birthday party in Maillardville.

Maillardville celebrates big birthday

Coquitlam's French-Canadian community is a mere year away from its centennial celebrations.


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