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Port Coquitlam now has a housing target from the province

Port Coquitlam now has a housing target from the province

Today, July 30, Victoria released its third round of five-year housing goals for 10 communities, including Port Coquitlam.
More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

Statistics Canada study shows listings on sites such as Airbnb increased more than 60% from 2017 to 2023.
Canucks Prospects: Does Melvin Fernström have first-round upside?

Canucks Prospects: Does Melvin Fernström have first-round upside?

Melvin Fernström's cerebral offensive game gives him upside beyond a typical third-round pick.
Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Baldrey: COVID-19 pandemic 'ended long ago' — for most of us

Columnist Keith Baldrey reflects on his coverage of the pandemic and why he believes it was "the most important" in recent journalistic history.
Entrepreneur to run for BC United in Coquitlam–Burke Mountain

Entrepreneur to run for BC United in Coquitlam–Burke Mountain

“Enough of the skyrocketing cost-of-living, rampant crime, crumbling health care system, shutting doors on small businesses and lack of basic nutrition programs in elementary schools," says BC United candidate Kash Tayal.
Wildfire evacuees can shower, find respite at Coquitlam YMCA

Wildfire evacuees can shower, find respite at Coquitlam YMCA

Shower, workout, swim, rest and connect: The Bettie Allard YMCA in Burquitlam is open, at no cost, to B.C. individuals and families forced to flee their homes due to a wildfire.
B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
Minter: Our gardens are changing for mid-summer

Minter: Our gardens are changing for mid-summer

As we approach mid-to late-summer, it’s an ideal time to transition our gardens by preparing them for the beautiful fall and winter seasons to come, master gardener Brian Minter writes.
B.C. landlord must pay tenant $1,322 for bed bug infestation

B.C. landlord must pay tenant $1,322 for bed bug infestation

The landlord claimed it was the tenant's fault.
B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

B.C. voters keep ditching United for Conservatives ahead of fall election, survey reveals

Provincial election race tightens as NDP leads over rising Conservatives.