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B.C. Ferries raked over the coals on U.S. late night TV amid financial woes

B.C. Ferries raked over the coals on U.S. late night TV amid financial woes

The interesting publicity comes at a difficult financial time for the corporation
Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

Normal Christmas is 'right out of the question,' says Trudeau

With national modelling predicting a worst case scenario of 60,000 cases per day, the prime minister called on Canadians to reduce contacts now in order to have a chance at a Christmas with family. But when it comes to restricting inter-provincial travel, he said he's 'not looking at bringing in a federal hammer.'
Port Moody police seeks budget hike of nearly $500,000

Port Moody police seeks budget hike of nearly $500,000

Much of increase is due to rising costs of salaries and benefits.
Coquitlam bans rodenticides on city land

Coquitlam bans rodenticides on city land

Coquitlam is trying to save hawks, owls and other predators from dying of rodenticides.
Here's how Canadian businesses can get up to 90% rent subsidy

Here's how Canadian businesses can get up to 90% rent subsidy

The federal government’s new rent-relief program set to provide up to a 90% rent subsidies to businesses, non-profits and charities will start accepting new applications starting Monday, Nov. 23.

Port Coquitlam proposes 2.37% property tax increase

The city said it is focused on ‘getting the basics right’ as residents deal with the financial strain associated with the COVID-19 pandemic
Arts leaders call on Port Coquitlam council for Elks Hall vision

Arts leaders call on Port Coquitlam council for Elks Hall vision

Longtime advocates of Port Coquitlam’s arts and culture scene rallied this week to have their voices heard about the future of Elks Hall.
636 new cases reported in Tri-Cities’ health delivery area last week

636 new cases reported in Tri-Cities’ health delivery area last week

The new cases, which rose 8% above the 587 new cases reported last week, indicate a slight levelling off — a promising though cautious cause for optimism.
COVID-19 exposures at two more Coquitlam district elementary schools

COVID-19 exposures at two more Coquitlam district elementary schools

There are now now nine active exposure investigations in School District 43
Major hospital serving the Tri-Cities declares COVID-19 outbreak

Major hospital serving the Tri-Cities declares COVID-19 outbreak

At this time, the outbreak is limited to one unit at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and the emergency department remains open