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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.
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.
Terry Fox Hometown Run T-shirts on sale Aug. 1 in Port Coquitlam

Terry Fox Hometown Run T-shirts on sale Aug. 1 in Port Coquitlam

The hometown versions of the T-shirts can be picked up for $25 (adult) or $20 (youth) at four locations in Port Coquitlam while supplies last.
Sunday Night Read: 'At done with nature'

Sunday Night Read: 'At done with nature'

This short story series submission is from Cecilia Brooke of Coquitlam.
Get Out: Coquitlam Minor Hockey's 2024-25 season

Get Out: Coquitlam Minor Hockey's 2024-25 season

New and returning player registration, as well as a call-out for goalies, is open for the upcoming Coquitlam hockey season.
Column: Adventure awaits — a pharmacist's health care tips for summer fun

Column: Adventure awaits — a pharmacist's health care tips for summer fun

Port Coquitlam pharmacist Kiran Basran debunks some summer vacation myths when it comes to keeping up with your health.
Thousands of Greater Vancouver residents may have fatty liver disease and not know it

Thousands of Greater Vancouver residents may have fatty liver disease and not know it

The Canadian Liver Foundation offers fast and painless screening for adults across the region
Coquitlam food festival celebrates multiculturalism, community and global cuisine

Coquitlam food festival celebrates multiculturalism, community and global cuisine

Third annual BC Dumpling Festival on August 10 underscores rich cultural diversity
Port Moody mayor calls upon B.C. to take immediate action on homelessness

Port Moody mayor calls upon B.C. to take immediate action on homelessness

Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti sends a letter in support of Coquitlam's efforts to address a growing crisis around the 3030 Gordon shelter.
Claire Nielsen: Healthy recipes from my kitchen

Claire Nielsen: Healthy recipes from my kitchen

From scrambled eggs supreme to a bean dip, there's no shortage of tasty meals on this list.