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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Coquitlam cancels May events, waiting on Canada Day and other summer happenings

Coquitlam cancels May events, waiting on Canada Day and other summer happenings

Both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are taking a wait-and-see approach to events scheduled for after May and say they will heed advice from health authorities
Need a drink? Tri-Cities pubs still need some customers to hang on

Need a drink? Tri-Cities pubs still need some customers to hang on

Pub owners in Coquitlam and Port Moody say they’re doing business with food takeout and delivery, and are also concerned with what happens when the pandemic is over
Coquitlam cracking down on resellers of essential products during pandemic

Coquitlam cracking down on resellers of essential products during pandemic

Those attempting to cash in on the COVID-19 crisis could face up to $500 in fines, says the city of Coquitlam
TransLink is reducing seating on buses to promote physical distancing

TransLink is reducing seating on buses to promote physical distancing

Starting next week, about half of seats on Metro Vancouver buses will be off limits to create more space between passengers to limit the spread of COVID-19
Coquitlam mayor urges residents to keep their social distance

Coquitlam mayor urges residents to keep their social distance

In a message to residents, Mayor Richard Stewart thanked people for doing their part to avoid crowds
What is closed in Coquitlam?

What is closed in Coquitlam?

A lot has happened in the last 10 days.
Coquitlam cops will keep their distance while investigating crimes

Coquitlam cops will keep their distance while investigating crimes

The RCMP detachment policing Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam is working on social distancing while enforcing the law during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tri-Cities homeless can't even find food in restaurant dumpsters due to pandemic

Tri-Cities homeless can't even find food in restaurant dumpsters due to pandemic

Churches in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are providing meals to low-income and homeless people who would have other resources if not for the COVID-19 crisis
HandyDART ridership plummets in COVID-19 pandemic: TransLink

HandyDART ridership plummets in COVID-19 pandemic: TransLink

Fare collection has been suspended in order to reduce person-to-person interaction and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus
Paw patrol? Coquitlam shuts down dog parks due to COVID-19

Paw patrol? Coquitlam shuts down dog parks due to COVID-19

City of Coquitlam says it is closing fenced dog parks because people are not properly practising social distancing