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25 people died from drug overdoses in Coquitlam so far this year

25 people died from drug overdoses in Coquitlam so far this year

Across B.C., more than five people per day lost their lives to drug overdoses in October
Loan gives Coquitlam business a lift after COVID-19 struggle

Loan gives Coquitlam business a lift after COVID-19 struggle

More funds still available for female entrepreneurs as part of a federal COVID-19 economic recovery program
This disturbing footage shows a man brandishing a machete in Vancouver (VIDEO)

This disturbing footage shows a man brandishing a machete in Vancouver (VIDEO)

The footage shows a man dressed in all black walk up to the front of a home
You can't wear a face shield in place of a mask on transit, says TransLink

You can't wear a face shield in place of a mask on transit, says TransLink

TransLink has toughed its rules on wearing masks on transit in the wake of recent incidents, including a confrontation involving a bus driver arguing with a passenger for not wearing a mask.
Updated: Brochure slams Coquitlam school district China-backed Confucius Institute

Updated: Brochure slams Coquitlam school district China-backed Confucius Institute

Brochure urges Tri-City residents to contact trustees with the goal of having School District 43 cancel its after school Confucius Institute language and cultural program; Coquitlam dad said he got involved to provide facts about the program for people to decide
COVID-19 case discovered at Coquitlam Superstore location

COVID-19 case discovered at Coquitlam Superstore location

Loblaw Companies Ltd. has announced a new COVID-19 at one of its Coquitlam stores. A at the Real Canadian Superstore, 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, tested positive. The last day the team member worked was on Nov. 15.
Cartoon: Cornered by COVID

Cartoon: Cornered by COVID

What do you think about this week's editorial cartoon. Do you feel trapped by coronavirus?
More COVID-19 cases flagged at Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam schools

More COVID-19 cases flagged at Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam schools

Parents receive exposure notice for third time at Summit, additional dates also added for Kwayhquitlum middle school.
Coquitlam MLA Selina Robinson named finance minister

Coquitlam MLA Selina Robinson named finance minister

Today (Thursday), BC Premier John Horgan named NDP MLA Selina Robinson (Coquitlam-Maillardville) as the finance minister for the new majority government elected last month.
North Shore Rescue series inspires daughter of missing man to donate

North Shore Rescue series inspires daughter of missing man to donate

On her commute to work on Nov. 11, Chelsea Jewell had a lot to think about. Like a lot of British Columbians the night before, she had watched the debut of the Knowledge Network’s Search and Rescue: North Shore .