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No ‘free-range play’ as Coquitlam district preschool program re-starts with restrictions

No ‘free-range play’ as Coquitlam district preschool program re-starts with restrictions

Re-opening of Strong Start program after eight months gives families a way to connect safely during COVID-19
Rare ‘blue moon’ to appear on Halloween this year

Rare ‘blue moon’ to appear on Halloween this year

The year 2020 has brought many surprises and this year’s Halloween is no different. A rare “blue full moon” will be appearing on Halloween night this year.
Rejected bid for Port Moody pot shop afloat again

Rejected bid for Port Moody pot shop afloat again

Cannoe gets third reading for zoning bylaw amendments that will allow it to open a shop at 3034 St. Johns St.
Gourdgantuan: 923-pound pumpkin on display in North Van

Gourdgantuan: 923-pound pumpkin on display in North Van

When it comes to pumpkins in B.C., they don’t get much bigger than Jeff Pelletier’s. For the first time ever, North Vancouver’s gargantuan gourd grower has put his prize pumpkin on display on the North Shore.
A naked man allegedly stole a pumpkin and ran with it through the street (VIDEO)

A naked man allegedly stole a pumpkin and ran with it through the street (VIDEO)

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man says he's seen several bizarre incidents on his security footage.
Half of ballots may be cast already for Saturday's provincial election

Half of ballots may be cast already for Saturday's provincial election

B.C.’s election day is on Saturday, but half the ballots may have been cast already. Nearly 800,000 ballots had been received by Elections B.C. as of late Monday through in-person voting at advance polls and mail-in votes.
Horgan pushes back against ‘irresponsible’ snap election during COVID-19 second wave

Horgan pushes back against ‘irresponsible’ snap election during COVID-19 second wave

In an interview with the Tri-City News during a tour of Hoy Creek hatchery, the BC NDP Leader answered simmering questions surrounding a riding set to be one of the closest races in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
TransLink says its CEO is leaving

TransLink says its CEO is leaving

The head of TransLink is planning to make a departure from the regional transit authority in early in 2021. Kevin Desmond, who joined TransLink as CEO in March 2016, says he will be returning to the U.S. in February to pursue other job opportunities.
Staying safe key to scaled back Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam

Staying safe key to scaled back Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam

While city updates cemetery bylaw to permit poppies at vets' graves, local legion looks to smaller events to honour local vets, meanwhile, schools may want to explore "virtual" conversations with Canadian vets
These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

The sanitizers either contain ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada or are not properly labelled.