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By\u00a0 Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 A $19.9 million funding package has been announced to improve the diking systems along the lower Coquitlam River and Fraser River. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Kwikwetlem First Nation Coun. John Peters, Coquitlam\u2013Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon, and Port Moody MLA Rick Glumac announced the joint investment on Aug. 15 at \u019b\u0313 \u00e9x\u0259t\u0259m Regional Park, formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park. Stewart said the local governments and First Nations are the \u201cfront lines\u2019 with respect to climate change, as seen through recent flooding events across the province. \u201cOur collective action in planning and preparing for flood events underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding our communities and reducing the risks they face,\u201d Stewart said. Rising water levels and increased rainfall from climate change are… <\/p>\n

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By\u00a0 Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 A $19.9 million funding package has been announced to improve the diking systems along the lower Coquitlam River and Fraser River. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Kwikwetlem First Nation Coun. John Peters, Coquitlam\u2013Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon, and Port Moody MLA Rick Glumac announced the joint investment on Aug. 15 at \u019b\u0313 \u00e9x\u0259t\u0259m Regional Park, formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park. Stewart said the local governments and First Nations are the \u201cfront lines\u2019 with respect to climate change, as seen through recent flooding events across the province. \u201cOur collective action in planning and preparing for flood events underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding our communities and reducing the risks they face,\u201d Stewart said. Rising water levels and increased rainfall from climate change are... <\/p>\n

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