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Don Gillespie remembered for carving trails on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain

Don Gillespie remembered for carving trails on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain

Don Gillespie, who died at the age of 90 on Sunday, was an award-winning volunteer who created trails on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain; his efforts were also recognized for his work at Finnie's Garden.
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. plunge to 68 in past day

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. plunge to 68 in past day

Hospitalizations, ICU patients, active infections are all at months lows.
Bears rip toddler's car seat in search of snacks in late-night ransacking of Coquitlam car, garage

Bears rip toddler's car seat in search of snacks in late-night ransacking of Coquitlam car, garage

Two bears looking for food in a Coquitlam car and garage find a treasure trove of toddler's snacks, and dirty diapers — now conservation officers are asking people to freeze food waste and clean out bins and to store them indoors, if possible
Toppling of memorial at Port Moody Catholic church 'disturbing,' says priest

Toppling of memorial at Port Moody Catholic church 'disturbing,' says priest

The vandalism was discovered early Sunday as the church was dealing with a power outage caused by a fire that burned down two houses near by; church leader doesn't know the vandals' motivation
Tri-Cities Amnesty International sheds light on Guatemalan water warriors

Tri-Cities Amnesty International sheds light on Guatemalan water warriors

A human rights advocacy group in the Tri-Cities is drawing attention to the work of water rights defenders in Guatemala.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says increase in COVID-19 cases is 'likely' during B.C.'s restart plan

Dr. Bonnie Henry says increase in COVID-19 cases is 'likely' during B.C.'s restart plan

Henry said that it is "likely we will see an increase in numbers of people infected with the virus."
Port Moody to get a new $37.2M school with child care spaces and solar power

Port Moody to get a new $37.2M school with child care spaces and solar power

Province announces $32.2 million in funding for a larger Moody elementary school to accommodate growth in the city's downtown; Coquitlam school district to also kick in $5 million for the new school
New parent company for Milestones in Coquitlam

New parent company for Milestones in Coquitlam

Milestones has been sold to a Quebec-based company.
Everything to know about B.C.'s new guidance on gatherings in the province

Everything to know about B.C.'s new guidance on gatherings in the province

"This will be our summer of hope and healing from this pandemic."
Bars, cinemas, tourist sector set for boost as B.C. transitions to Stage 2 of reopening

Bars, cinemas, tourist sector set for boost as B.C. transitions to Stage 2 of reopening

Restrictions to loosen Tuesday amid falling COVID-19 cases, increase in vaccinations