Skip to content

Highlights

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply to about 400 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, but another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought.
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.
B.C. stock fraudsters lose ability to shelter pension funds from collection actions

B.C. stock fraudsters lose ability to shelter pension funds from collection actions

B.C. Securities Commission says amendments to law will allow it to access pension funds of public market rule breakers and issue fines for failing to cooperate with investigators.
Why is shoplifting spiking in Port Coquitlam?

Why is shoplifting spiking in Port Coquitlam?

Could inflation be driving shoplifting in the city?
On Our Radar: Port Coquitlam carnival raising funds for heart disease research

On Our Radar: Port Coquitlam carnival raising funds for heart disease research

Games, music and a llama will be on site at the Astoria Retirement Residences in Port Coquitlam tomorrow (July 27).
B.C. launches $10.5M rebate for businesses' vandalism repairs, prevention measures

B.C. launches $10.5M rebate for businesses' vandalism repairs, prevention measures

B.C. Economic Development Minister Brenda Bailey said the funding will be retroactively available as a rebate to pay for damage suffered as early as Jan. 1 this year.
Port Moody lacrosse sisters score gold at 2023 North American Indigenous Games

Port Moody lacrosse sisters score gold at 2023 North American Indigenous Games

Jordan and Jolaine Bolam went undefeated with B.C. at the tournament in Halifax, N.S., while two Port Coquitlam players claimed silver on the men's side.
Bogus B.C. nurse class-action suit certified

Bogus B.C. nurse class-action suit certified

The class covers all residents of Canada who were patients at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, and received treatments directly or indirectly from Brigitte Cleroux from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
B.C. teacher receives lifetime ban for inappropriate relationship with student

B.C. teacher receives lifetime ban for inappropriate relationship with student

The teacher exchanged photos with the student, met alone and hired them to do work.
Andrés Wine site in Port Moody will make 'a proud statement' says developer

Andrés Wine site in Port Moody will make 'a proud statement' says developer

The property at the corner of Clarke Street and Barnet Highway was a winery from 1961-2005