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Lorax to see off embattled Port Coquitlam tree

Lorax to see off embattled Port Coquitlam tree

The mature cedar, which has become a focal point in a court case between a councillor and the city, will be removed to make way for a major downtown development at the core of the city’s revitalization efforts.
Ruling won't derail Port Coquitlam councillor's fight to overturn censure: lawyer

Ruling won't derail Port Coquitlam councillor's fight to overturn censure: lawyer

Legal team will press ahead despite judgment that says argument is 'weak'
Passengers on three flights through Vancouver warned over COVID-19 exposure

Passengers on three flights through Vancouver warned over COVID-19 exposure

Inbound flights from Ottawa and Los Angeles, as well as an outbound flight to Calgary have been added to the list of possible public exposures.

Boost in Coquitlam staff salary driven by top earners

As more city salaries meet the $75,000 threshold which reveals earners' names, Coquitlam says transparency rules should be adjusted to meet inflation.
Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

The survey also probed respondents on their views around wearing masks in public, on the return to school in the fall and anxiety over reopening plans.
Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can now be ordered and paid for online, following changes to provincial rules, but they still have to be picked up from the retail store.
Back to the land for Port Moody food garden project

Back to the land for Port Moody food garden project

Port Moody won’t become Green Acres just yet.
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Store in Coquitlam's biggest mall accepting your recyclables again

Store in Coquitlam's biggest mall accepting your recyclables again

As British Columbia continues reopening, another one of the many services suspended due to COVID-19 will now be resuming operations: drop-off customer recycling at all London Drugs locations.
Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

Racism in B.C. healthcare: First Nations survey deadline is Aug. 6

The B.C. government invites First Nations to share their experiences as way of tackling racism in healthcare facilities.