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ICBC expands Burnaby, New West and Coquitlam test sites

ICBC expands Burnaby, New West and Coquitlam test sites

ICBC is adding up to 100 temporary driver examiners and expanding to 10 additional locations to help decrease the wait times to take a road test.
Public art to add whimsy to Port Coquitlam park

Public art to add whimsy to Port Coquitlam park

Pathways amidst the trees, public art part of the unique vision for city land next to parking lot in Lions Park
Jobs leaving Moody Centre even as mayor pushes their priority

Jobs leaving Moody Centre even as mayor pushes their priority

The Mayor of Port Moody says the move of a prominent traffic engineering firm from its office in Moody Centre to a new location in Port Coquitlam is the inevitable result of poor planning decisions made in the past.

Borrow a pair of binoculars at the Coquitlam Public Library

Birdwatchers and stargazers can now turn to the library for all the equipment they need
Party during pandemic 'not worth someone's life,' Farnworth says as new fines unveiled

Party during pandemic 'not worth someone's life,' Farnworth says as new fines unveiled

Throwing a party could cost you a $2,000 fine under B.C.’s new COVID-19 enforcement rules. Effective immediately, property owners and organizers who contravene the provincial health officer’s order on gatherings and events can be issued tickets.
Beat the COVID-19 'infodemic' & connect directly with our reporters here

Beat the COVID-19 'infodemic' & connect directly with our reporters here

Through Glacier Media's new text-messaging service, we bring you the most important COVID-19 news of the day in bite-sized updates. And the best part? You can directly ask our reporters your questions and help guide our coverage.
Police reminding Canucks fans to stay out of the COVID-19 penalty box

Police reminding Canucks fans to stay out of the COVID-19 penalty box

As the Vancouver Canucks continue their quest for the Stanley Cup, Surrey RCMP and Delta Police Department are reminding fans to celebrate safely.
More Metro Vancouver restaurants announce COVID-positive employees, close for deep cleaning

More Metro Vancouver restaurants announce COVID-positive employees, close for deep cleaning

More Metro Vancouver restaurants have announced temporary closures due to employees testing positive for COVID-19.
Reminder: Face masks will be mandatory on transit beginning next week

Reminder: Face masks will be mandatory on transit beginning next week

Starting next week, all customers will be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on board all TransLink transit vehicles. The mandatory measure, announced earlier this month by TransLink, kicks in Monday, Aug. 24.
New oversight for B.C. meat inspection

New oversight for B.C. meat inspection

B.C. consumers, ranchers and producers will benefit from a new consolidated process for provincial meat inspection that continues to ensure food safety and animal welfare are top priorities. Effective Dec.