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Tri-City doctors call for respiratory assessment clinic as flu season draws near

Tri-City doctors call for respiratory assessment clinic as flu season draws near

While Fraser Health said it is accelerating plans to open a COVID-19 testing centre in Coquitlam, local doctors say it fails to address patients with COVID-like symptoms but who test negative and could end up putting pressure on emergency rooms as their symptoms progress.
Horgan 'reannounces' new Coquitlam school following bureaucratic delays

Horgan 'reannounces' new Coquitlam school following bureaucratic delays

The NDP and Liberals sparred over a promised middle and secondary school to be built on Burke Mountain — and opened by Sept. 2024 — after years of delays and the recent introduction of a new 'concept plan.' Both sides blame each other for delays.
U.S. wildfire smoke will return to Metro Vancouver this week

U.S. wildfire smoke will return to Metro Vancouver this week

Wildfire smoke – this time from California – is expected to threaten Vancouver's air quality starting Wednesday
Squeaks, squeals and grunts: the underwater sounds of Arctic Bay

Squeaks, squeals and grunts: the underwater sounds of Arctic Bay

By recording the sounds under the chilly northern waters, Parks Canada wants to create greater understanding of how human activity in the area affects the ocean
Orange Shirt Day event to honour residential school survivors online Wednesday

Orange Shirt Day event to honour residential school survivors online Wednesday

Schools across the country will participate in 90-minute online presentation called Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education
Bear tranquilized in Port Coquitlam tree dies after striking the ground

Bear tranquilized in Port Coquitlam tree dies after striking the ground

Neighbours say situation was mishandled while CO defends actions, saying bruin posed a safety concern at a school in the middle of the day
Port Coquitlam prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

Port Coquitlam prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

This is the second time the virus that causes COVID-19 has popped up at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre on Kingsway Avenue.
COVID-19 sparks fears accused Dutch man won't face trial in Amanda Todd case

COVID-19 sparks fears accused Dutch man won't face trial in Amanda Todd case

Carol Todd worries Aydin Coban will be released before he can be extradited to Canada
Daughter, tired of restrictions, takes mom out of seniors home

Daughter, tired of restrictions, takes mom out of seniors home

Moment of silence to be held during rally today for those who have died in care homes during pandemic
Centennial field and building delays anger Coquitlam parents

Centennial field and building delays anger Coquitlam parents

School board says legal issues have held up the projects but parents want a public accounting