Living

Vishad Deeplaul, Burnaby's first manager of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), is one of 21 people receiving B.C.'s highest civilian honour this year.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation warns of payroll, carbon and alcohol tax hikes for consumers in the new year.

RCMP cracked down on speedsters and distracted drivers at its designated HAZE areas last year, issuing a total of 4,163 violation tickets to drivers in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

The Tri-City property with the highest 2024 value is on Caliente Place in Coquitlam — an estate currently surrounded by a concrete wall.

Centennial Secondary graduate Ashley Jones is getting attention for her organ art that uses Haida and Metis elements.

Master gardener Brian Minter: "A well-planned garden can provide an almost limitless supply of colour."

You can sing karaoke, mark New Year's British-style or see the confetti cannons fire at venues in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Dec. 31, 2023.

The Tri-City News will be adding to the list in the days and weeks ahead as homes and business get into the festive spirit.

The 11th annual Downtown PoCo BIA contest saw decorated Christmas trees at six public locations and in business storefronts.