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Vandal spray paints ‘hoax’ on COVID-19 signs at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park

Vandal spray paints ‘hoax’ on COVID-19 signs at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park

The city said it is working to remove at least five signs that were defaced over the weekend
Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

Higher fine for 'dooring' a cyclist now in effect

The fine for “dooring” a cyclist went up to $368 on Sept. 21, 2020.
Vancouver airport opens runway for Terry Fox Run

Vancouver airport opens runway for Terry Fox Run

For the first time in 40 years, the Terry Fox Run was held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic.
40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

40 years after Terry Fox ended Marathon of Hope, brother remembers ‘rollercoaster ride’ of a day

Four decades and $800 million in fundraising later, brother Fred Fox urges people to come together through the pandemic in the first virtual Marathon of Hope
New washrooms going up at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park

New washrooms going up at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park

The $425,000 project will ‘bring much-needed washrooms to the popular walking route’ around Lafarge Lake, says the city of Coquitlam
Expanded mountain bike trails open in Coquitlam

Expanded mountain bike trails open in Coquitlam

Upgrades at Riverview Forest Park geared toward beginner and intermediate mountain bikers
Coquitlam School District to pay $35,000 in damages to retired union members

Coquitlam School District to pay $35,000 in damages to retired union members

School District 43 has been ordered to pay out $35,000 in damages spread between 14 retirees after it was found to have removed their extended health coverage. The decision comes as the school district plans to buy out the remaining 500-plus retirees and nearly 300 dependents.
Tri-Cities to get new urgent and primary care centre

Tri-Cities to get new urgent and primary care centre

The new centre is meant to take the pressure of hospital emergency rooms while providing increased, long-term access for patients who don't have a family doctor.
B.C. government to launch employer registry to safeguard foreign workers

B.C. government to launch employer registry to safeguard foreign workers

'Things are moving and we really hope it’s in the right direction,' says Mexican consul general, following months of criticism after the COVID-19 pandemic left hundreds of foreign workers ill and revealed systemic problems in a bilateral program many say is ripe for an overhaul.
Air quality advisory lifted for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Air quality advisory lifted for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

Metro Vancouver has lifted its air quality advisory for the region and the Fraser Valley, which had been in effect for 11 days.