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Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

Canada has jobs and public support for immigrants but it doesn’t have the housing

The affordable housing crisis across the country is a trainwreck that could derail immigration targets, experts say
Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

Iranian man with bachelor’s, master’s degrees denied study permit for two-year BCIT diploma

An immigration officer wasn't satisfied Hosein Khazaie, 57, was a 'genuine student' who would leave Canada when his program was finished. The decision was upheld by the Federal Court of Canada.
Port Coquitlam pitcher helps keep Canada's hopes alive at World Baseball Classic

Port Coquitlam pitcher helps keep Canada's hopes alive at World Baseball Classic

Curtis Taylor is a graduate of Terry Fox Secondary School.
Port Coquitlam mayor will take a pie in the face for socks. Here's why

Port Coquitlam mayor will take a pie in the face for socks. Here's why

Have you got hats, socks or gloves to donate? A TikTok comedian and fashion vlogger and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce chair are also taking the challenge, and are willing to have a pie thrown in their face if certain clothing items are donated.
Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

Flair Airlines offers massive sale after multiple flights cancelled, 4 planes seized

"Sure if you let people on the planes if, in fact, you have planes," remarked one person.
Spring break alert: The carnival is back in Coquitlam next week

Spring break alert: The carnival is back in Coquitlam next week

West Coast Amusements returns to the mall parking lot with rides, games and food from March 22 to 26.
'Huge red flag': SPCA investigating sale of sick kittens in Surrey

'Huge red flag': SPCA investigating sale of sick kittens in Surrey

The sellers are believed to be using multiple Craigslist and Kijiji accounts to sell sick kittens for between $250 and $1,200 — in parking lots.
A new food truck is bringing the tastes of Mumbai to Port Moody's Murray Street

A new food truck is bringing the tastes of Mumbai to Port Moody's Murray Street

The truck will be parked at Brave Brewing
Handgun, ammunition, kilograms of drugs seized across the street from Burnaby elementary school

Handgun, ammunition, kilograms of drugs seized across the street from Burnaby elementary school

Police say a two-month investigation into an individual believed to be involved in the drug trade led them to a Burnaby Mountain apartment, where they seized a handgun, bullets and a large quantity of drugs.
No hot dogs for you: Port Moody's food cart dream could die tonight

No hot dogs for you: Port Moody's food cart dream could die tonight

The idea of bringing food carts to the city was first pitched in 2021, but has been on hold ever since