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‘We are a ticking time bomb’: Belcarra mayor sounds alarm on wildfire threat

‘We are a ticking time bomb’: Belcarra mayor sounds alarm on wildfire threat

The Village of Belcarra has run out of water at least twice in the last few years while fighting house fires in the community
Province hosts virtual town hall to hear residents' input on B.C.’s economic recovery

Province hosts virtual town hall to hear residents' input on B.C.’s economic recovery

The province needs to ensure it doesn’t take a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to economic recovery, according to Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith. D’Eith, along with B.C.
Opinion: Someone sabotaged a Port Coquitlam park with needles

Opinion: Someone sabotaged a Port Coquitlam park with needles

“What is wrong with people?” I’m wondering the same thing after reading a Facebook post about someone sabotaging a Port Coquitlam park.

Property crime down, traffic tickets up in Coquitlam during COVID-19 pandemic

Property crime fell 12% in the first four months of 2020, a stat police are attributing to the public health crisis
Playland to reopen for summer season in July

Playland to reopen for summer season in July

This initial opening will include between 10-12 of the park’s most popular family-friendly rides and attractions
LifeLabs failed to protect personal health data of millions of Canadians: report

LifeLabs failed to protect personal health data of millions of Canadians: report

LifeLabs failed to protect millions of Canadians’ personal health information, according to the Information and Privacy Commissioners of B.C. (OIPC) and Ontario (IPC), resulting in a “significant” data breach last fall. The B.C.
Port Coquitlam councillor was a 'passionate' youth and seniors advocate

Port Coquitlam councillor was a 'passionate' youth and seniors advocate

Flags are flying half mast at city hall for Arlene Crowe, a councillor from 2001 to 2007, who passed away recently
Port Moody cautiously reopening some facilities

Port Moody cautiously reopening some facilities

Library, Westhill pool scheduled to open July 6 with modified services
What you need to know about phase 3

What you need to know about phase 3

From travel and accommodation to camping, school and the film industry, here's what changes are coming to B.C. as it moves away from strict closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and into phase 3 of its staged reopening.
Busy Tri-City parks, trails lead to social media backlash

Busy Tri-City parks, trails lead to social media backlash

Cities, BC Hydro institute one-direction trails to promote social distancing, but not everyone is heeding the signs — raising concerns about COVID-19 cases and a total shutdown of local parks