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Four more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. death toll to 1,738

Four more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. death toll to 1,738

3,454,295 residents have received at least one dose of vaccine since B.C. provided its first dose exactly six months ago.
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Final leg of Coquitlam pickleball trial could court new home for local club

Final leg of Coquitlam pickleball trial could court new home for local club

PoCoMo Pickleball Club inviting the public to the final stint of a trial project; in April 2021, city of Port Moody removed lines at Chestnut Way Park after neighbours complained about the noise.
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Opinion: This Port Coquitlam community garden is one we can all be proud of

Opinion: This Port Coquitlam community garden is one we can all be proud of

It was an educational garden being used by teachers and students at Pitt River Middle School in Port Coquitlam for many years.
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'A lot of people have been left out': New Port Coquitlam park naming policy aims to reflect city’s diversity

'A lot of people have been left out': New Port Coquitlam park naming policy aims to reflect city’s diversity

Port Coquitlam has added park criteria to its commemorative naming policy; but at least one councillor and the city's mayor wanted it to reflect the city's growing diversity
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What's on Fido's mind? Canine psychology expert offering Port Coquitlam residents a deeper look

What's on Fido's mind? Canine psychology expert offering Port Coquitlam residents a deeper look

PoCo Heritage is hosting a seminar this week with canine psychology expert Julia Espinosa: "It’s important to take the time to figure out why they behave in a particular way."
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Port Moody council looking for more for old Barnet Hotel site

Port Moody council looking for more for old Barnet Hotel site

Port Moody council is looking for more affordable housing and more space to accommodate job creation in a condo development being proposed for the old Barnet Hotel site, that has been vacant and overgrown from more than a decade.
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Port Moody reaches 80% COVID-19 immunization rate, other Tri-City areas not far behind: data

Port Moody reaches 80% COVID-19 immunization rate, other Tri-City areas not far behind: data

BC Centre for Disease Control says weekly case rates are slightly fluctuating, but the Fraser Health authority's overall surveillance is looking up for the start of Step Two in the restart plan.
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Displaced by Coquitlam hotel fire, shelter resident says she's been 'abandoned,' but BC Housing says help on the way

Displaced by Coquitlam hotel fire, shelter resident says she's been 'abandoned,' but BC Housing says help on the way

According to BC Housing, 15 of the displaced shelter room residents were provided housing in the Tri-Cities, 15 in Abbotsford and six in Mission.
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Coquitlam resident sees big bear 'pose' for photos

Coquitlam resident sees big bear 'pose' for photos

Coquitlam resident Astar Henry returned home Sunday night to find a big bear on the street — posing for photos.
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Orange ribbons at Douglas College the latest Tri-City tribute to children who attended residential schools

Orange ribbons at Douglas College the latest Tri-City tribute to children who attended residential schools

Post-secondary students acknowledge the past for a unified future as ribbons will remain in place for exactly 215 days.
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