When Sarah Anthony went to get her first intrauterine device (IUD) inserted, she didn’t know birth control could hurt so much. “I was crying out so loudly from the pain that the doctor told me to be quiet or I would scare the other patients,” she said. “I had no idea it would be like […]
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Local firefighters will be out in full force next month to help collect money, toys, and food donations for families in need this holiday season. The return of the Firefighters for Families campaign will take place on Dec. 13 this year, and features members of both the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows fire departments visiting
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Few events bring the community together like Christmas in Pitt Meadows. An estimated 5,000 people are expected at Spirit Square and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre (12027 Harris Rd.) for the annual family celebration. “The holiday season in Pitt Meadows is a time when our community truly shines,” said Mayor Nicole MacDonald. “The Christmas
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The Vancouver Goldeneyes won their home opener 4- 3 against the Seattle Torrent in overtime Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd. Seattle Torrent’s Julia Gosling opened up the scoring in the first period. Several minutes later, at 17:41, the Goldeneyes’ Sarah Nurse scored, at which point the fans jumped in celebration. Seattle Torrent’s
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Cythera Transition House Society is holding a gift card drive to help women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Until Wednesday, Dec. 24, gift cards to local stores like Superstore, Walmart, No Frills, Save-On-Foods, and gas gift cards to any station are being collected by the society at the support centre, at 22768 119 Ave., in
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