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Spike awards a silver lining in tough year for Port Moody businesses

Spike awards a silver lining in tough year for Port Moody businesses

Amidst the economic uncertainty and anxiety brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Port Moody is looking to shine a light on its local businesses as nominations open for the annual Spike business awards.
Pirates to take over Coquitlam Centre rooftop

Pirates to take over Coquitlam Centre rooftop

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of upset and tumult, but Saturday, it will turn the rooftop of the Coquitlam Centre mall into a “treasure island” for a special group of young pirates to plunder.
New ‘blank canvas’ concept cuts Metro Vancouver condo price

New ‘blank canvas’ concept cuts Metro Vancouver condo price

With only kitchen and bathroom completed, buyers expected to finish rest of the space
Downed hydro line ignites wildfire, public anger in Port Moody

Downed hydro line ignites wildfire, public anger in Port Moody

Port Moody Fire Rescue is reminding people everyone needs to take special care around downed hydro lines after a tree felled an energized line Monday night and sparked a wildfire on Ioco Road, just west of April Road.
Sea lion rescued near Victoria with plastic band around its neck

Sea lion rescued near Victoria with plastic band around its neck

A sea lion with a plastic packing band cinched around its neck was rescued near Race Rocks on Sunday, thanks to the combined efforts of rescue teams from Victoria and Vancouver.
Student loan regret runs high

Student loan regret runs high

New survey reveals 81 per cent of Canadians who took out student loans regret their decision
Feds to extend small business rent relief

Feds to extend small business rent relief

The federal government announced today it is extending the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program for small businesses by one month.
Here’s what happens when COVID-19 cases hit a Coquitlam district school

Here’s what happens when COVID-19 cases hit a Coquitlam district school

It will be up to Fraser Health whether information about a COVID-19 case is shared with the school community or media.
Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

As smoke blankets the Lower Mainland, here are some tips to protect your health.
‘Slow down’ Coquitlam tells drivers ahead of school restart

‘Slow down’ Coquitlam tells drivers ahead of school restart

Most of Coquitlam School District’s 30,000-plus students are expected to head back to class Thursday, Sept. 10, as schools prepare for full-time lessons for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down public life in March.