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Task force issues recommendations to make Port Moody more inclusive, affordable

Task force issues recommendations to make Port Moody more inclusive, affordable

Stronger rules to protect existing rental housing; inclusionary zoning; better incentives to encourage the construction of new rental and affordable housing; minimum thresholds for the number family-friendly units to be included in new developments a
Port Moody asthmatic senior fears eviction amid pandemic

Port Moody asthmatic senior fears eviction amid pandemic

Anna Nielsen, 70, is calling on provincial officials to amend the recent order that returned eviction powers to landlords so that the most vulnerable aren’t forced into risky living environments.
Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Farms report record sales in 2019: B.C. government

Like many industries relying heavily on labour during the pandemic, the farming sector has been particularly hard hit.
More COVID-19 warnings issued for flights arriving at YVR

More COVID-19 warnings issued for flights arriving at YVR

Warnings of possible COVID-19 exposures have been issued for three more flights that recently landed in Vancouver. The flights, both domestic and international, are posted on the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website.
Port Moody considering permits for murals

Port Moody considering permits for murals

Port Moody property owners looking to paint a mural on exterior walls could soon require a permit from the city. In a report to be considered by council on Tuesday, staff is recommending the implementation of a $243 permit for new murals.
Victim taken to hospital after she was trapped under a car in Port Coquitlam

Victim taken to hospital after she was trapped under a car in Port Coquitlam

Police say the woman was found under her vehicle while it was still running, passer-by called 911
Cash for groups battling racism in Tri-Cities

Cash for groups battling racism in Tri-Cities

Human Rights Internet is making grants of up to $2,000 available to groups working on anti-racism initiatives across Metro Vancouver
RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

RCMP impound Lamborghini for speeding 131 km/hr in a 60 zone

There may still be fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers should note that the Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit is still active on the city's streets.
Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Ride hailing attempts pandemic course correction

Lyft’s B.C. general manager says Phase 3 marks ‘relaunching’ of stalled services
Six months after PS752 downing, Coquitlam family struggles with loss amid pandemic

Six months after PS752 downing, Coquitlam family struggles with loss amid pandemic

'For us, it was really bad.'