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Five injured as driver launches into family on Brunette overpass

Five injured as driver launches into family on Brunette overpass

Crash was likened to 'Dukes of Hazzard' by a witness
Coquitlam students yearn for ‘normal’ as 2021 begins under COVID-19 shadow

Coquitlam students yearn for ‘normal’ as 2021 begins under COVID-19 shadow

The year 2020 was a year of challenge and change for School District 43 as schools pivoted from a closure, to partial and full opening; now many are hoping a vaccine will restore some normalcy and allow mask-free gatherings
Tri-Cities 2020: A Year in Pictures

Tri-Cities 2020: A Year in Pictures

The photos that defined Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody through 2020, a year like no other
OPINION: 'Big fan' of vaccines, Rich Coleman apologizes for 'dumb' COVID-19 joke

OPINION: 'Big fan' of vaccines, Rich Coleman apologizes for 'dumb' COVID-19 joke

Former Deputy Premier and BC Liberal MLA for Langley East, Rich Coleman tries COVID-19 comedy, fails, and apologizes
Get dressed up for online meetings to combat Zoom fatigue: experts

Get dressed up for online meetings to combat Zoom fatigue: experts

Working from home doesn’t mean you need to be in your oversized sweat pants or pajamas all the time. Two Richmond experts on video conferencing dressing styles share some tips to help people look their best during a virtual meeting -- and explain why it matters.
'Meat and three veg": Hot meals provide food, friendship for isolated Coquitlam seniors

'Meat and three veg": Hot meals provide food, friendship for isolated Coquitlam seniors

Coquitlam's Meals for Seniors program, subsidized under the city's Community Support & Recovery Plan and through volunteer support, has offered 15,000 frozen dinners since March.
Five things we've learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck

Five things we've learned about COVID-19 since the pandemic struck

VANCOUVER — When the first COVID-19 cases trickled into Canada, little was known about the novel coronavirus. Almost one year later, experts have made major strides in cracking the virus's code and understanding its behaviour. Dr.
'Not asking for a unicorn': Port Coquitlam workers allege mismanagement at long-term care outbreak

'Not asking for a unicorn': Port Coquitlam workers allege mismanagement at long-term care outbreak

Nicola Lodge workers, who brought their concerns to the Tri-City News on condition of anonymity, allege a systematic breakdown in communication, delayed outbreak response and inadequate staffing on the part of management as case numbers continue to rise 
Coquitlam man aims high for 'crazy' Christmas spicy food challenge

Coquitlam man aims high for 'crazy' Christmas spicy food challenge

After eating spiciest foods on the planet, McCloskey will shave himself hairless on Boxing Day to boost final food bank fundraising tally to $21,000 to support Share Family and Community services
Birthday fundraiser for Vancouver mother with stage four cancer raises over $53,000 for homeless and at-risk youth

Birthday fundraiser for Vancouver mother with stage four cancer raises over $53,000 for homeless and at-risk youth

The fundraiser is still open, and donations will be tripled