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‘It’s not a joke’: Tracy Paquette on surviving, recovering from COVID-19

‘It’s not a joke’: Tracy Paquette on surviving, recovering from COVID-19

Tracy Paquette will never forget her 48th birthday. It was April 22 and the same day she woke from a nearly three week coma while her body was fighting a pneumonia caused by the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
This fake cop will make you slow down — here's why

This fake cop will make you slow down — here's why

Constable Scarecrow works. Now Coquitlam RCMP will be using it more on busy streets in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam — with real cops to slap speeders with hefty fines
Food and coffee giant in Tri-Cities sees profits crater 37%

Food and coffee giant in Tri-Cities sees profits crater 37%

When COVID-19 first hit, did you cut back on your coffee consumption? How about those breakfast sandwiches that get you going in the morning? You likely did because so many coffee houses were closed.
CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

CRA beefs up measures to fight fraud, scams

The Canada Revenue Agency says it is stepping up efforts to combat fraud and keep pace with constantly evolving scams, including those that take advantage of new relief programs offered by the federal government during the pandemic.
Tri-City mayors call out BC Hydro over park 'spillover effect'

Tri-City mayors call out BC Hydro over park 'spillover effect'

Mayors of Port Moody and Coquitlam say that BC Hydro should open up Buntzen Lake recreation area in order to absorb its share of destination park-goers, or hand over management to Metro Vancouver or the province
Massive affordable housing project in the works for Port Coquitlam

Massive affordable housing project in the works for Port Coquitlam

Public will be given contactless ways to comment on plans for 302 units of non-market rental housing on Kingsway Avenue
Firefighters’ fundraising efforts still sizzle despite pandemic

Firefighters’ fundraising efforts still sizzle despite pandemic

Going virtual proved an actual success for the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society’s annual pancake breakfast.
3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

3 screening officers at YVR test positive for COVID-19

Three screening officers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

Provincial health officer standing firm on B.C.'s back-to-school plan

B.C.’s medical health officer says she understands why parents may be nervous about sending their children back to school in the fall. But Dr.
Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

Video: Coyote with head stuck in jar freed by B.C. conservation officers

A coyote was not so wily after getting its head stuck in a jar and had to be freed by conservation officers in Maple Ridge. The COs tranquilized the animal, removed the jar and poured water over the animal's body to cool it down.