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Sweeping COVID-19 orders, ramped up enforcement roll out across B.C.

Sweeping COVID-19 orders, ramped up enforcement roll out across B.C.

Health officials escalate public health orders to include the entire province; Henry's office adds new restrictions and steps up enforcement
Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has leveraged the Emergency Act to mandate all staff and customers wear masks at indoor retail outlets.
Virtual CP Holiday Train to raise spirits, cash for Tri-City food banks

Virtual CP Holiday Train to raise spirits, cash for Tri-City food banks

Cancelled due to COVID-19, the colourfully lit train won’t be making stops in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam this year but you can watch the entertainment on Facebook and make a donation online to support Share food banks.
Coquitlam to offer community groups up to $10,000 to weather pandemic

Coquitlam to offer community groups up to $10,000 to weather pandemic

Coquitlam non-profit groups, sport and cultural organizations and parent advisory councils in Coquitlam can now apply for grants to help them get through the pandemic.
Second Coquitlam man files lawsuit against RCMP, conservation officers

Second Coquitlam man files lawsuit against RCMP, conservation officers

In another lawsuit connected to the pursuit of a family of bears near Mundy Park in 2019, a 42-year-old crane operator claims he was the defamed, falsely imprisoned and subject to unreasonable seizure when officers confiscated his cell phone.
Four more Coquitlam district schools flag COVID-19 exposures

Four more Coquitlam district schools flag COVID-19 exposures

Schools in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam listed by Fraser Health this week for exposures last week
Coquitlam social service founder remembered for her compassion

Coquitlam social service founder remembered for her compassion

Gerti Grosser started what became Share Family and Community Services with a clothing exchange for moms
These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

New figures show two top locations for coronavirus transmission in B.C. with one key exception when age is considered in those infected
9 workers test positive at large Coquitlam worksite

9 workers test positive at large Coquitlam worksite

The individuals, who are all now in self-isolation waiting out their incubation period, are among roughly 300 workers at The Hensley condo project at Austin Avenue and Westview Street in West Coquitlam.
Coquitlam Centre cancels Santa photos due to pandemic restrictions

Coquitlam Centre cancels Santa photos due to pandemic restrictions

Santa Claus won’t be coming to Coquitlam Centre for pictures this year.