Highlights

British Columbians among the most generous holiday gift-givers, says poll

West Coast residents much more willing to spend $500 or more on gifts this year than other Canadians, according to Research Co. survey

Dec 12, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Health officials urge vaccination as respiratory illnesses expected to peak over holidays

COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are down in B.C., but other respiratory illnesses are on the rise.

Dec 12, 2023 5:55 AM Read more >

Tri-Cities Today: December 12, 2023

What's on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

Dec 12, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.

Dec 12, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

Commissioners vote 4-3 against Vancouver mayor’s plan to abolish elected park board

Brennan Bastyovanszky, Laura Christensen, Scott Jensen, Tom Digby push to stop Ken Sim’s move to scrap board

Dec 11, 2023 11:28 PM Read more >

Laila Biali 'on the short track to global stardom,' Port Moody musician says

Juno award-winning jazz musician Laila Biali has performed with the likes of Sting, Chris Boti and Suzanne Vega. She'll be in Port Moody on Saturday, Dec. 16; tickets are now for sale.

Dec 11, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

Family seeks justice for B.C. man killed trying to rescue dog

A family is pleading with people who have information about the death of Marc Ellis to come forward, so they can bring closure to the incident that took Ellis' life

Dec 11, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

Time capsule at Port Coquitlam City Hall dug up in 50 years

The time capsule to commemorate the 100th year of May Days in Port Coquitlam includes the last printed edition of the "Tri-City News."

Dec 11, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

At least 1 sent to hospital following rollover on Vancouver Causeway

Traffic closed in both directions following the crash

Dec 11, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Advocates, victims' families oppose destroying Robert Pickton evidence

VANCOUVER — Lorelei Williams decided not to attend the 2007 trial of notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton, who was linked to the murder of her cousin Tanya Holyk, because she felt it would be too traumatizing.

Dec 11, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >