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Pair facing fines for allegedly selling medical masks at Port Coquitlam park

Pair facing fines for allegedly selling medical masks at Port Coquitlam park

“To have some people try and profit off a global pandemic, to try and profit off the most significant health crisis we have ever faced, is just wrong. I can’t even really get my head around it,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West
Sports courts, fields and skate parks closed in Coquitlam to stop COVID-19 spread

Sports courts, fields and skate parks closed in Coquitlam to stop COVID-19 spread

Stricter measures could be on the way in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam if people fail to comply with social distancing directives due to COVID-19, say city representatives
One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

One business is booming in pandemic: groceries

Port Coquitlam-based Meridian Meats has seen a jump in business of more than 100% over the last few weeks as people stock up on food due to the COVID-19 pandemic
UPDATE: Staff member at a Coquitlam care centre diagnosed with COVID-19

UPDATE: Staff member at a Coquitlam care centre diagnosed with COVID-19

The staff member at Dufferin Care Centre in Coquitlam is in isolation and enhanced control measures have been put in place
Board at the back when taking the bus during pandemic, says TransLink

Board at the back when taking the bus during pandemic, says TransLink

TransLink said starting tomorrow they will no longer be suspending fare collection
Coquitlam closes all civic facilities due to pandemic

Coquitlam closes all civic facilities due to pandemic

City hall, recycling depot and animal shelter are among city facilities to be closed; council meetings will continue but you will have to watch online due to COVID-19
COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

COVID-19: Three new coronavirus deaths in B.C.

Province restricts public gatherings to less than 50 people as case total tops 100
WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

WestJet passenger travelling between Vancouver and Kelowna tests positive for COVID-19

A WestJet passenger tested positive for COVID-19 after flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) last week.
COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

COVID-19: Canada bans foreigners, symptomatic people from entering country

The Canadian government has banned all foreigners from entering the country. Exceptions are being made for permanent residents, U.S. citizens, diplomats, crew and immediate family members of citizens.
Vancouver Sun Run cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Vancouver Sun Run cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

The 36 th annual Vancouver Sun Run has been sidelined.