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Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

Another COVID vaccine appears to have high success rate

For the second Monday in a row, a pharmaceutical giant has announced advances in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. U.S.-based Moderna said Monday morning that its “vaccine candidate” had a 94.
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47-year-old Coquitlam woman conquers birthday climb higher than Mt. Everest

47-year-old Coquitlam woman conquers birthday climb higher than Mt. Everest

Over more than 35 hours, Renee Caesar completed 39 laps of the Coquitlam Crunch, a 175-kilometre slog equivalent to ascending 650 metres higher than Mount Everest
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Port Coquitlam aims to retain trees in effort to regrow canopy

Port Coquitlam aims to retain trees in effort to regrow canopy

Port Coquitlam is hoping to spare more trees from getting the axe in an effort to bolster the city’s tree canopy.
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B.C. teachers 'implore' premier to cut class sizes amid pandemic

B.C. teachers 'implore' premier to cut class sizes amid pandemic

The BC Teachers’ Federation is urging Premier John Horgan to reduce class sizes to no more than 15 people in response to their concern with growing cases of COVID-19 in the Fraser Health region.
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COVID-19 economic woes cause spike in Tri-City food bank use

COVID-19 economic woes cause spike in Tri-City food bank use

The number of households receiving food hampers jumped 12.5% in October and Share CEO Claire MacLean expects the numbers to increase
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15-year-old missing from Coquitlam found alive after 22-day search

15-year-old missing from Coquitlam found alive after 22-day search

'I just won the lottery. I’m so relieved. It’s just amazing,' said the father shortly after hearing the news.
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Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates want national standards for care as COVID-19 surges

Seniors' advocates are calling for federal action to better protect vulnerable long-term care residents as COVID-19 cases escalate across the country.
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Crime Stoppers warns of rise in domestic violence during second wave of COVID-19

Crime Stoppers warns of rise in domestic violence during second wave of COVID-19

With winter approaching and B.C. facing the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions during the virus’ second wave, concerns are rising about a spike in domestic violence at home.
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COVID-19 returns to Coquitlam elementary for fourth time

COVID-19 returns to Coquitlam elementary for fourth time

Parents of students at an independent Catholic high school and another public elementary school, both in Port Coquitlam, also received early notification letters from Fraser Health indicating COVID-19 exposures.
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‘There’s nothing’: Tri-City homeless without refuge as La Niña winter approaches

‘There’s nothing’: Tri-City homeless without refuge as La Niña winter approaches

As COVID-19 cases surge across the region, sweeping new restrictions are keeping people indoors.
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