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B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

B.C. sees 2,206 new COVID-19 cases over 5-day Christmas break

The new numbers put the figure of active COVID cases in B.C. at 7,580.
Here are the top baby names for 2020 in Canada

Here are the top baby names for 2020 in Canada

Olivia and Liam were the most popular baby names for all of 2020
Two new trustees for the Coquitlam library board

Two new trustees for the Coquitlam library board

Coquitlam will have two new trustees to steer the public library next year. This month, city council named Monica Heir and Kimberly Sivak to board of directors, joining Steve Leung and Julie Fisher who were reappointed for terms starting in 2021.
Pay off your Christmas with Coquitlam SAR's 50/50 draw

Pay off your Christmas with Coquitlam SAR's 50/50 draw

You can win thousands of dollars next week and help Coquitlam Search and Rescue buy a new boat in its inaugural 50/50 draw.
Which B.C. hospital will welcome first baby of 2021?

Which B.C. hospital will welcome first baby of 2021?

Richmond's chances are relatively low at 7.5/1, meaning if you gamble a dollar, you would win $7.50.
More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

More cases of new COVID-19 variant can be expected in B.C.: Health Ministry

“All British Columbians have to remember the virus spreads quickly but shows up slowly.”
Here are the most Googled topics in Canada for 2020

Here are the most Googled topics in Canada for 2020

Kobe Bryant, toilet paper, and Donald Trump are among the topics Canadians were the most interested in this year
Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Over a dozen Lower Mainland grocery store workers test positive for COVID-19

Some of the workers who tested positive were working as late as Christmas Day
Let the Friends, Kinsmen and firefighters recycle your live Christmas tree

Let the Friends, Kinsmen and firefighters recycle your live Christmas tree

If you were lucky enough to get a live tree for Christmas and are looking for ways to recycle it, a few Tri-City groups will take it for chipping this weekend.
IIO investigating police role in horrific Brunette overpass crash

IIO investigating police role in horrific Brunette overpass crash

Driver that launched into another vehicle was being chased by police