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'Play through,' says lounging bear to Coquitlam golfers

'Play through,' says lounging bear to Coquitlam golfers

A bear snacking on grass and dandelions near the 13th green at Westwood Plateau golf club wasn't too happy about the intrusion by an errant shot. So it let the golfers know. The video of its reaction has gone viral.
Major downtown Port Coquitlam road to be closed to traffic as McAllister upgrade gets underway

Major downtown Port Coquitlam road to be closed to traffic as McAllister upgrade gets underway

Port Coquitlam promises safe access for pedestrians and cyclists to McAllister Avenue businesses and other properties throughout construction, expected to last until December for the $4.3 million project.
More than a photo: Coquitlam Search and Rescue recognized for recent successful, busy services

More than a photo: Coquitlam Search and Rescue recognized for recent successful, busy services

National Volunteer Week in late April tipped its hat to several local organizations in B.C.
New Tri-City non-profit against anti-Asian hate to host rally at Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake

New Tri-City non-profit against anti-Asian hate to host rally at Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake

Organization invites others to share their experiences and raise awareness on the recent rise in racial injustice.
Port Coquitlam teen accepted to virtual astronaut camp dreams ‘Earth to recover its balance’

Port Coquitlam teen accepted to virtual astronaut camp dreams ‘Earth to recover its balance’

Hannah Isabella Celis Garcia is one of 52 young people invited to attend four-day event and hear from members of the Canadian Space Agency.
Daily COVID-19 rate rises in the Tri-Cities despite vaccinations

Daily COVID-19 rate rises in the Tri-Cities despite vaccinations

The average daily rate of COVID-19 cases increased slightly in the Tri-Cities to 7.9. Just over four in five adults aged 50 or over (81%) have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with two-thirds of those over the age of 18 (68%).
Firearm seized, charges pending after Port Moody police respond to separate resident concerns

Firearm seized, charges pending after Port Moody police respond to separate resident concerns

Officers responded twice in one day after three men were seen carrying what appeared to be a rifle and a handgun in the public eye.
10 trees cut down to make way for 46-unit apartment near downtown Port Coquitlam

10 trees cut down to make way for 46-unit apartment near downtown Port Coquitlam

The mostly Douglas fir trees are considered to have low to moderate retention value and are in the way of the development, but 20 neighbouring trees will have to be protected, the city says, and likely an arborist will be required to be on site during excavation
PHOTOS: Yes, that is corn growing in front of the Port Moody arts centre

PHOTOS: Yes, that is corn growing in front of the Port Moody arts centre

Don't be surprised if you see corn, kale and lettuce sprouting in front of the PoMoArts. They're supposed to be there, crops in a new victory garden that was planted Friday by groups of volunteers.
317 new COVID-19 infections, two more deaths in B.C.

317 new COVID-19 infections, two more deaths in B.C.

There's a new outbreak at Brookside Lodge care home in the Fraser Valley.