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Diabetes awareness even more important during pandemic

Diabetes awareness even more important during pandemic

In light of national diabetes awareness month this November, doctors are urging people with diabetes and their caregivers to be doubly cautious due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr.
Biden win nets B.C. gamblers more than $1 million

Biden win nets B.C. gamblers more than $1 million

Thousands of B.C. residents will have a few extra bucks in their pockets this weekend as the B.C. Lottery Corporation started paying out more than $1 million in winnings to those who backed Joe Biden to win the U.S. presidential election.
Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

Young B.C. man’s COVID-19 death shocks Port Coquitlam coworkers

'It’s a wakeup call to us all,' said the company's operations manager and COVID-19 task force director. 'He was like a brother and a son to me at the same time. It’s been very challenging.'
Ski and snowboard season kicks off early in Vancouver at Cypress Mountain (PHOTOS)

Ski and snowboard season kicks off early in Vancouver at Cypress Mountain (PHOTOS)

West Vancouver's Cypress Mountain has seen 'the best possible snow conditions' as of recent, says general manager Russell Chamberlain
Father desperately searches for teenage son missing from Coquitlam facility

Father desperately searches for teenage son missing from Coquitlam facility

In the three weeks since Godron has gone missing, his father, Jim Timmins, has put his life on pause, living out of his green station wagon and travelling to every corner of Metro Vancouver in what at times has felt like a solitary search for his youngest son.
Port Moody ‘Elf Juice’ beer profits to feed Tri-City needy

Port Moody ‘Elf Juice’ beer profits to feed Tri-City needy

Port Moody’s Yellow Dog Brewing will have its new holiday beer out next week to raise money for Share Family and Community Services.
Coquitlam seniors home outbreak grows to 14 cases

Coquitlam seniors home outbreak grows to 14 cases

Belvedere Care Centre first reported a single test-positive case in a resident Nov. 3; 10 days later, the virus had spread to eight residents and six staff.
Trudeau prods premiers to impose more stringent COVID-19 measures as cases soar

Trudeau prods premiers to impose more stringent COVID-19 measures as cases soar

The prime minister warned the federal government does not have “infinite resources” to stem the spread of the virus. In B.C., modelling indicates cases are predicted to double every 13 days should the transmission remain on a steady trajectory.
MOVE ON: Are you ready for an e-bike? Here's what you need to decide next

MOVE ON: Are you ready for an e-bike? Here's what you need to decide next

Off-the-shelf versus conversion kit is the big choice for cyclists going electric
Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Can't wear a mask? Then wear a face shield, the U.S.-based warehouse retailer Costco is making mandatory in all of its Canadian stores