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London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

London Drugs offers shelf space to restaurants impacted by COVID-19

Richmond-based business expands local central program to restaurants in Western Canada
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to 500

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to 500

No new COVID-19 deaths are known to have taken place in B.C. in the past day.
Huge line ups, parking 'a complete mess,' as residents flock to Coquitlam drop-in clinic

Huge line ups, parking 'a complete mess,' as residents flock to Coquitlam drop-in clinic

The Poirier neighbourhood in Coquitlam was the scene of huge line ups and traffic and parking problems as Port Coquitlam residents — who've been prioritized for a COVID-19 shot — turned up for a drop-in clinic announced today.
Sudden COVID death of 46-year-old father at home leaves family devastated

Sudden COVID death of 46-year-old father at home leaves family devastated

Virus can turn deadly, even in young and healthy people, Delta widow warns after Handsworth grad succumbs
Port Coquitlam bar, 'abusive and belligerent’ birthday boy slapped with $3,105 in COVID fines

Port Coquitlam bar, 'abusive and belligerent’ birthday boy slapped with $3,105 in COVID fines

An 'abusive and belligerent' birthday boy and a Port Coquitlam bar and restaurant hosting his party have been slapped with over $3,000 in fines for flouting COVID-19 rules on indoor dining during a late-night party last week
Young Coquitlam musicians tap into Apollo's strengths for Youth Mental Health Day

Young Coquitlam musicians tap into Apollo's strengths for Youth Mental Health Day

Musicians with the Coquitlam Youth Orchestra will tune next Friday in for a virtual concert they helped, to create to bring attention to youth mental health in B.C.
Coquitlam author draws on 'The Notebook' to write kids' book about Alzheimer's

Coquitlam author draws on 'The Notebook' to write kids' book about Alzheimer's

Shannon Hanbury, a graduate of Archbishop Carney regional secondary school in Port Coquitlam, released her début children's book this month.
Dual citizen fined $3,500 upon return to Canada for not having negative COVID-19 test

Dual citizen fined $3,500 upon return to Canada for not having negative COVID-19 test

"We are running low and there are no vaccines here, so I thought I was helping everybody, the public good, in getting vaccinated."
Travel restrictions cause flood of tourism cancellations

Travel restrictions cause flood of tourism cancellations

"When it's safe to reopen again, we hope we'll see those folks rebook their trips."
Trudeau won't rule out vaccine certificates for international travellers

Trudeau won't rule out vaccine certificates for international travellers

PM won't offer timeline on when such a decision might be made