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Coquitlam teacher suspended for 'inappropriate contact' of young students through social media

Coquitlam teacher suspended for 'inappropriate contact' of young students through social media

Elementary school teacher disciplined for texting, Instagram messaging former Grade 5 students and disclosing sensitive information about another student
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Port Moody to consider allowing backyard chickens despite concerns about wildlife attacks

Port Moody to consider allowing backyard chickens despite concerns about wildlife attacks

A Port Moody family that's raising five chickens in a backyard coop has convinced city councillors they should consider allowing such urban farming initiatives in the city.
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‘30-somethings, it’s your time’: People 30+ in B.C. can book COVID-19 vaccinations

‘30-somethings, it’s your time’: People 30+ in B.C. can book COVID-19 vaccinations

Vancouver residents aged 36-39 were being contacted for bookings starting Tuesday
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PHOTOS: Feeling the burn to earn a beer in Port Coquitlam

PHOTOS: Feeling the burn to earn a beer in Port Coquitlam

A Port Coquitlam yoga and fitness studio has teamed up with a pub to provide outdoor classes in the pub's parking lot.
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COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

COVID-19 vaccinations hit daily record in B.C. as new infections keep falling

Two more people die from COVID-19 in B.C., raising the province's death toll to 1,624
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'People want to try something different': Nearly 800 registrants for current online rec classes in Coquitlam

'People want to try something different': Nearly 800 registrants for current online rec classes in Coquitlam

A year after the pandemic lockdown, the city of Coquitlam is now offering up to 60 live online sessions per month ranging from cooking and language instruction to music and art classes.
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Passed over once, efforts intensify to bring mental health services to Coquitlam area youth

Passed over once, efforts intensify to bring mental health services to Coquitlam area youth

Long waiting list, difficulty in linking youth with mental health services sparks call for a Foundry program to help teens in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and families navigating a 'difficult journey'
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Coquitlam school district receiving more than $28K in B.C. funding for Indigenous healing program

Coquitlam school district receiving more than $28K in B.C. funding for Indigenous healing program

Food security project aimed to empower traumatized youth, steer away from criminal activity
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Minor lacrosse nationals cancelled, but no decision yet on Minto and Mann cups

Minor lacrosse nationals cancelled, but no decision yet on Minto and Mann cups

Lacrosse Canada has cancelled all of its minor national championships, as well as most field lacrosse championships. But the fate of the Mann and Minto cup tournaments has yet to be announced.
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Port Coquitlam pathway to get a story, colour boost next month

Port Coquitlam pathway to get a story, colour boost next month

Jade Wong will see her 'Seed' story along the Donald pathway in downtown Port Coquitlam next month; it was illustrated by Wen Wen "Cherry" Lu.
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