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Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Three Metro employees dismissed following fatal Cleveland Dam incident

Metro Vancouver says three staff have been dismissed for their role in the Oct. 1 sudden release of water from the Cleveland Dam that left a North Vancouver father and son dead.
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New report questions Trans Mountain expansion’s ‘Asian markets’ rationale

New report questions Trans Mountain expansion’s ‘Asian markets’ rationale

A new study is questioning one of the central rationales for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project — that it would allow Canada to fetch a fair price for its oil.
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Clearing up COVID confusion: The skinny on safe six, the ban on gatherings and what it means to you

Clearing up COVID confusion: The skinny on safe six, the ban on gatherings and what it means to you

A surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week has seen new information coming at Fraser Health residents at a rapid pace. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued a public health order on Monday, Oct.
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Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam schools see more exposures as COVID-19 cases rise

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam schools see more exposures as COVID-19 cases rise

More exposure dates have been added to Mundy Road and Kwayhquitlum schools, according to Fraser Health
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New COVID-19 cases double in the Tri-Cities health delivery area this week

New COVID-19 cases double in the Tri-Cities health delivery area this week

The 337 new cases reported in Fraser North this week represents a 97% spike from last week's 171 new cases.
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No school shutdown planned in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers: Dr. Bonnie Henry

No school shutdown planned in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers: Dr. Bonnie Henry

A general shutdown of schools in British Columbia isn’t on the horizon in the face of rising COVID-19 case numbers and a crackdown on social gatherings . Provincial health officer Dr.
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High-tech gadgets make this pirate-themed house a must-see in Port Coquitlam

High-tech gadgets make this pirate-themed house a must-see in Port Coquitlam

Michael Thomas has been building up his Pirates of the Caribbean display for years but pulled out all the stops this year
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New tea company takes over Coquitlam Centre space from shuttered store

New tea company takes over Coquitlam Centre space from shuttered store

A new tea store is steeping in Coquitlam out of the ashes of an outlet shuttered by another company. T.
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Bold project in Port Moody suffers a setback

Bold project in Port Moody suffers a setback

Developer returns to council after partnership with BC Housing to help make 118 units of 163-unit project more affordable falls apart
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Terry Fox Foundation should be in hero's hometown: mayor, provincial director

Terry Fox Foundation should be in hero's hometown: mayor, provincial director

Mayor Brad West, provincial director Donna White hope the foundation office will return to Port Coquitlam.
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