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'Burnt out' doctors forced to shutter only Tri-Cities COVID-19 testing clinic

'Burnt out' doctors forced to shutter only Tri-Cities COVID-19 testing clinic

The clinic was opened as a temporary stop-gap to make up for a lack of testing options in the Tri-Cities as local doctors waited for Fraser Health to open what they understood would be a high-capacity public COVID-19 testing site. But after four months, that hasn't happened.
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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce will focus on resiliency at pandemic-era awards gala

The Business Resiliency Award will recognize companies that have successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic
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Petition gaining steam against UBC frats hosting in-person rush events amid pandemic

Petition gaining steam against UBC frats hosting in-person rush events amid pandemic

UBC frat houses permitted to host in-person rush or recruitment events this fall
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West Vancouver party host handed $2,300 fine

West Vancouver party host handed $2,300 fine

Police were called out to another loud party where those attending showed 'blatant disregard' for COVID-19 rules
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B.C. without critical ministers during a crisis: Green Party leader

B.C. without critical ministers during a crisis: Green Party leader

“I am finding a lot to be angry about these days”
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High streamflow advisory issued for Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody

High streamflow advisory issued for Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody

The city of Port Coquitlam has released a public advisory warning residents that larger rivers are predicted to reach their peak levels late Thursday or Friday.
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MAP: Tri-City schools flagged for COVID-19 exposure

MAP: Tri-City schools flagged for COVID-19 exposure

See which schools have been affected by COVID-19 exposures in an updated interactive map
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Heiltsuk First Nation calling on DFO to close fish farms, citing wild salmon extinction risk

Heiltsuk First Nation calling on DFO to close fish farms, citing wild salmon extinction risk

Fraser River sockeye returns are the lowest they've been since records started being kept in 1893, with less than a third of a million returns this year. Forty years ago there were 9.6 million
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Port Coquitlam extends patio season with COVID-19 help for businesses

Port Coquitlam extends patio season with COVID-19 help for businesses

Use of city traffic lanes, parking lots and help with construction extended to Oct. 31, 2021
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COVID's second wave: what the road ahead looks like for food service workers

COVID's second wave: what the road ahead looks like for food service workers

Sixty-eight per cent of Restaurant Canada's members are losing money. Some won't survive another lockdown. This leaves staff wondering what's next for them
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