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Coquitlam RCMP ‘rare and expensive’ black market gun sting ends in not-guilty verdict

Coquitlam RCMP ‘rare and expensive’ black market gun sting ends in not-guilty verdict

'It is the type of weapon one would see in movies such as Jurassic Park or the Terminator and it is a prohibited weapon in Canada,' wrote the judge of one of the recovered weapons.
SD43 offers gradual transition to school to ease fears

SD43 offers gradual transition to school to ease fears

Students can learn at home and return to school when ready, superintendent says, while more spots will be created for distributed learning for an online option during the pandemic
Port Coquitlam partially re-opens facilities Sept. 8

Port Coquitlam partially re-opens facilities Sept. 8

Hockey and council meetings re-start, pool, weight facilities later as city balance finances with need and government protocols, Mayor Brad West says
OPINION: We have good reason to be disappointed in Dr. Bonnie Henry this week

OPINION: We have good reason to be disappointed in Dr. Bonnie Henry this week

The ways of politicians seem to be rubbing off on our beloved provincial health officer
Cue curbside selfies: Uber launches mask verification protocol

Cue curbside selfies: Uber launches mask verification protocol

The technology detects the mask as an object in the photo and “does not process biometric data," according to the company.
Masks now mandatory at Ikea in Coquitlam

Masks now mandatory at Ikea in Coquitlam

Face masks are now mandatory at Ikea’s Coquitlam location. The policy also applies to the Richmond store and other B.C. locations. Ikea Canada says the new policy – which kicked in Aug. 31 – applies to all customers and visitors entering the store.
YVR airport lights up for overdose awareness

YVR airport lights up for overdose awareness

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)’s control tower was one of many landmarks in Metro Vancouver to light up in a purple glow in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday evening. The day is observed on Aug.

Coquitlam RCMP search for suspect involved in stabbing

“We have a good idea who this is,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “We are quite familiar with the suspect.”
Port Moody man who took bear-swatting video worried bruin will be killed

Port Moody man who took bear-swatting video worried bruin will be killed

Sam Abdullah took the video of a woman getting swatted by a bear on Saturday morning, worries it will be killed if trapped; BC COS says it will evaluate bear and relocate bruin if it's the wrong one, video concerning, though, officer says
Hunt for Coquitlam hiker ends after fruitless seven-day search

Hunt for Coquitlam hiker ends after fruitless seven-day search

60 searchers took part in the effort, police say investigation will remain open