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Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th

Jun 23, 2020 10:14 AM Read more >

COVID-19 shutdown gives Port Coquitlam lunch lady renewed purpose

Grace Schmidt is working with School District 43 to make sure kids don't go hungry this summer

Jun 23, 2020 9:24 AM Read more >

Condo proposal catches eye of Port Moody councillors

A developer seeking to build a 202-unit condo complex on Charles Street in Port Moody will look at ways to include an affordable housing component without the city’s financial involvement.

Jun 23, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Port Moody eyes one-way traffic for Spring Street

Long-term plan for narrow laneway between St. Johns and Clarke streets is to prioritize pedestrians

Jun 22, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

School District 43 pushes back against drinking in public parks

District has concerns about inappropriate behaviour, poor role modelling and underage consumption

Jun 22, 2020 3:55 PM Read more >

Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

YVR launches new campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Jun 22, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Contact-tracing app needs 60% buy-in, won't replace boots on ground: Fraser Health

As the federal government ponders a contact tracing app, a medical health officer with Fraser Health says details how 200 contact tracers — some in Port Moody — beat back coronavirus clusters.

Jun 22, 2020 2:24 PM Read more >

Could ‘slow streets’ be coming to Port Moody?

Cities are creating more space for pedestrians and cyclists to get around while still practising physical distancing. Port Moody's transportation committee is recommending such an initiative be considered.

Jun 22, 2020 12:54 PM Read more >

B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries is putting more vessels on its major routes to meet summer demand but service will remain below usual levels during what is typically the busiest time of year.