Highlights

Read what's going on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Soaring electric vehicle adoption rates in Metro Vancouver will require up to $2.9 billion in charging stations by 2050. A new report says the B.C. and federal governments are falling short.

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate

PORT COQUITLAM — There are nearly 400 items up for bid in the online auction, while Coquitlam's Doughnut Love is whipping up the Snowflake doughnut for the charity this month.

"Drug users need to be able to drop in somewhere to test their drugs any time, not have to plan for a week in advance," says Dana Larsen.

Tara Scott told the Civil Resolution Tribunal she broke her foot on a streetlight pole at Lougheed Highway and Government Street because the streetlight was burned out, the pole was painted black and tree branches made it hard to see.

Darren Scott Young is a scapegoat for the racetrack and BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch problems preceding his arrival, lawyer says.

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.

A leaked letter outlines examples of lack of action and statements of misinformation by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and city council.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.