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106 days and counting for this Coquitlam neighbourhood which gathers nightly

106 days and counting for this Coquitlam neighbourhood which gathers nightly

These seven couples were once strangers — now they're bonding over a beverage and shared stories of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic
People who love dogs could also end up killing them

People who love dogs could also end up killing them

Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days.
Here's your guide to celebrating Canada Day in the Tri-Cities — virtually

Here's your guide to celebrating Canada Day in the Tri-Cities — virtually

Don’t fret that the weather forecast calls for showers on Canada Day.
High water flow advisory prompts Port Coquitlam warning

High water flow advisory prompts Port Coquitlam warning

With heavy rainfall expected and the Fraser River at a high level due to the spring freshet, people are cautioned to stay clear of local creeks, streams and rivers
B.C. road checks focusing on impaired drivers in July

B.C. road checks focusing on impaired drivers in July

While restaurants and pubs begin to re-open for the summer, police will be setting up more road checks to make sure impaired drivers are kept off the roads this month.
B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. fruit shortage predicted as farmers make COVID-19 cuts

B.C. orchardists say they are planting, harvesting less this summer as costs rise and COVID-19 impacts everything from planting to picking
Child luring case a wake-up call to Tri-City parents

Child luring case a wake-up call to Tri-City parents

Self-isolation has driven more children to move online during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an unprecedented rise in screen time and raising safety risks for millions of young people
B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials worried about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing

B.C. health officials are concerned about airlines’ plans to reduce physical distancing measures as of Wednesday, which could result in passengers sitting directly beside each other.
B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries set to add more sailings for summer

B.C. Ferries is continuing to ramp up its summer service, offering extra sailings starting on Thursday. These sailings come on top of additional sailings announced the previous week. Schedule details will be posted online at bcferries.com today.
'Go back where you came from' comment worries Coquitlam mayor

'Go back where you came from' comment worries Coquitlam mayor

Exchange over a broken berry branch on a trail in Minnekhada Regional Park gets heated; mayor says more needs to be done to deal with racism