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Homelessness down in Tri-Cities, up in region

Homelessness down in Tri-Cities, up in region

The number of homeless individuals declined slightly in the Tri-Cities, according to preliminary data from the 2020 Metro Vancouver homeless count.
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Port Moody passes renoviction protections

Port Moody passes renoviction protections

Port Moody is making it tougher for landlords to evict tenants so they can renovate or repair their unit.
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Costco launches same-day delivery to Tri-City residents

Costco launches same-day delivery to Tri-City residents

Non-members and members alike can now avoid lineups and order groceries directly to their home
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New program offers young people work experience with BC Parks, conservation service

New program offers young people work experience with BC Parks, conservation service

A new program launched by the provincial government is aiming to connect young British Columbians with jobs in environmental management and conservation. The jobs, which will be with BC Parks and the B.C.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses fears around B.C.'s back to school plan for fall

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry remains confident about B.C. children returning to school this fall
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Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

Traps set after surge of possible ‘murder hornet’ sightings in B.C.

A Saanich woman believes she spotted an Asian giant hornet — commonly referred to as the “murder hornet” — in her backyard over the weekend, but wasn’t able to kill or capture the insect for positive identification.
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Virus cases linked to parties in close indoor settings

Virus cases linked to parties in close indoor settings

British Columbia’s health minister is urging residents not to attend private parties and gatherings if they don’t have the details after a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the province.
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B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency for the 11th time

B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency for the 11th time

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history.
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Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

Henry slams airlines over flight manifests as COVID-19 cases climb by 146

In a statement to the Tri-City News, Air Canada rejected the B.C. Provincial Health Officer's statements, saying Dr. Henry's office has 'refused' to get back to the airline.
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Port Coquitlam father of three speaks out on bullying and racism

Port Coquitlam father of three speaks out on bullying and racism

Mark Williams hopes Pink Thursday group can spark love, support and respect instead of hate
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