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Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Lightning strikes captured over Vancouver during intense thunderstorm (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

The accompanying storm also took out power for hundreds of homes across the Lower Mainland
Coquitlam Express on hiring spree

Coquitlam Express on hiring spree

The Coquitlam Express have hired an associate coach to join rookie head coach Brandon Shaw behind the bench next season.
‘Birds are a perfect way to get people interested in science’: birding game developed by Coquitlam teen takes flight

‘Birds are a perfect way to get people interested in science’: birding game developed by Coquitlam teen takes flight

Coquitlam's Adam Dhalla has spent more than two years developing a birdwatching game he hopes will get other young people interested in the hobby and conserving birds' habitat.
Dramatic drop in COVID-19 exposures in Coquitlam area schools but some high schools still getting hit

Dramatic drop in COVID-19 exposures in Coquitlam area schools but some high schools still getting hit

60% fewer schools are on Fraser Health's exposure list since April when restrictions were tightened and vaccine campaigns rolled out in the Coquitlam area
New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

New COVID-19 cases in B.C. stay low, but health restrictions to remain in place

14 more people die from COVID-19 in B.C. in past three days, including one in 40s, one in 50s.
Tesla 'superchargers' up at Coquitlam strip mall

Tesla 'superchargers' up at Coquitlam strip mall

A new row of Tesla “superchargers” for electric vehicles (EV) is now up in Coquitlam. 
Vandals hit Coquitlam school with graffiti, tags in weekend rampage

Vandals hit Coquitlam school with graffiti, tags in weekend rampage

Students at Panorama elementary school in Coquitlam were greeted by painted tags and other graffiti across the back of their school when they headed to class today (Monday); school district promises to have the mess removed today
Coquitlam asking developers for a sneak peek on big projects

Coquitlam asking developers for a sneak peek on big projects

Developers wanting to get comments from Coquitlam city council before they see their bids go to first bylaw reading may soon get a chance for some early feedback.
Updated: 'Traumatic' dog attack leads to call for stronger off-leash measures on Coquitlam trails

Updated: 'Traumatic' dog attack leads to call for stronger off-leash measures on Coquitlam trails

A man says he was attacked by a 'pack' of dogs on Westwood Plateau and had to go to hospital for treatment; now he wants the city to put more signs up reminding people to leash up their pets, especially if they are walking several dogs at once
Opinion: BC Liberals face 'rocky road' as B.C. electoral map updated

Opinion: BC Liberals face 'rocky road' as B.C. electoral map updated

Party could lose some key ridings