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The FP tells important stories from Western Canada. Our team of award-winning investigative journalists dig deep into community issues adding context and analysis to complex topics. Our goal is to bring you stories and perspectives not found anywhere else.
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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.

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What ever happened to the mailman? | Opinion
So do we let CUPW force their worker onto a picket line? Do we believe mail delivery is an essential service?
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2024 AI generated image of a sasquatch in the woods. bOB HOmer
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Updated Post: Small Fraser Valley village bets big on Sasquatch to attract visitors freelancerpress.com/fraser-valle...
A Sasquatch statue is seen in front of the Harrison Hot Springs visitor centre. Harrison Hot Spring 2025 Photo by BW Homer
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Updated Post: Canadians less likely to believe the truth is out there freelancerpress.com/national/202...
Victoria Vancek and Gina Armstrong, co-founders of Haunted History BC lead a ghost investigation at the PoMo Museum, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by BW Homer
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Victoria Vancek and Gina Armstrong, co-founders of Haunted History BC lead a ghost investigation at the PoMo Museum, Aug. 16, 2025. Photo by BW Homer
November 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Updated Post: Port Moody Paving Project Delayed Until Spring 2026 freelancerpress.com/tricities/po...
Road resurfacing on Glenayre Dr. in Port Moody has been delayed until early 2026. Photo by BW Homer
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Road resurfacing on Glenayre Dr. in Port Moody has been delayed until early 2026. Photo by BW Homer
October 31, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Port Moody's draft OCP clears first hurdle despite large public opposition, says Coun. Lurbiecki. #PortMoody #CommunityVoices
Thousands of residents opposed as council passes draft OCP
City representatives voted 7-1 in favour of moving the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) forward to a second reading set for Nov. 12.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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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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What ever happened to the mailman? | Opinion
So do we let CUPW force their worker onto a picket line? Do we believe mail delivery is an essential service?
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September 26, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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What ever happened to the mailman?
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#LocalNews #opinionnews #CanadaPostStrike
What ever happened to the mailman? | Opinion
So do we let CUPW force their worker onto a picket line? Do we believe mail delivery is an essential service?
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September 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Port Moody man faces charges after SUV crashes into transit bus

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Port Moody man faces charges after SUV crashes into transit bus
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.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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📰 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
September 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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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
September 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Small Fraser Valley village bets big on Sasquatch to attract visitors

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Small Fraser Valley village bets big on Sasquatch to attract visitors
Once a local Sts'ailes First Nation legend, Sasquatch has become one of Harrison Hot Springs’ biggest tourist draws in recent years.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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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September 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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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
July 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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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
July 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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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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July 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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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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July 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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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
July 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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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
July 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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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June 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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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
June 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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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
June 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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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
June 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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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
CRA cracks down on cash businesses and ticket reselling, targeting the underground economy
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June 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM