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Weather Network releases long-term B.C. fall/winter forecast

Weather Network releases long-term B.C. fall/winter forecast

Not ready for summer to be over just yet? While August saw some soaring temperatures across the province, the Weather Network expects B.C. to see average or below-average temperatures heading into fall.
B.C.'s wildfire future could look a lot like today's burning American West

B.C.'s wildfire future could look a lot like today's burning American West

By unnaturally suppressing wildfires, building deeper into wilderness and pushing up against the realities of a changing climate, former SFU researcher now in Oregon says we need to find a ways to live with fire and the smoke that comes with it.
Could this historic Port Moody building become a blueprint for the post-pandemic office?

Could this historic Port Moody building become a blueprint for the post-pandemic office?

A 100-year-old building in Port Moody could become a blueprint for post-pandemic office space. Gaetan Royer was in the early stages of renovating the second floor and attic of the historic Burrard Public House on St.
Concussion education now required for supervisors of school sports in B.C.

Concussion education now required for supervisors of school sports in B.C.

BC School Sports, the governing organization for school sports in the province, has mandated a BC Children’s Hospital-based concussion education training module for its members who work with young athletes.
Former MP Donnelly named BC NDP candidate for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

Former MP Donnelly named BC NDP candidate for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

Fin Donnelly's candidacy comes as speculation heats up around the possibility of an early provincial election.
New government funding for B.C. production companies

New government funding for B.C. production companies

Creators and producers in B.C.’s film industry now have access to a new government funding during the pandemic.
Port Coquitlam pro golfer, returning from surgery, has golf clubs stolen from trunk

Port Coquitlam pro golfer, returning from surgery, has golf clubs stolen from trunk

'It’s like my whole golf career,' says Diack.
Port Moody gym owner warns ‘fabric of the community’ at stake as second wave threatens closures

Port Moody gym owner warns ‘fabric of the community’ at stake as second wave threatens closures

“Our customer base hasn’t come back,” says owner, who hopes he can hang on though November.
Ground-smoke could remain in Coquitlam ‘until the end of the week’

Ground-smoke could remain in Coquitlam ‘until the end of the week’

A Metro Vancouver air quality station in Port Moody recorded 86.7 micrograms of fine particulate matter per square metre Tuesday morning at 10 a.m., down significantly from a high of 234.6 on Monday, but still three-times the maximum safe threshold, according to experts.
Here is how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and wildfire smoke related symptoms

Here is how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and wildfire smoke related symptoms

Different people respond differently to smoke, and some people are at higher risk of experiencing health effects.