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Belcarra bans visitor parking, triples fines as outsiders flock outdoors

Belcarra bans visitor parking, triples fines as outsiders flock outdoors

The motion, passed last week, means that from now until the temporary amendment expires on Oct. 31 all street parking will remain in the hands of residents and guests holding valid passes.
Summer solstice sunset, sunrise to be livestreamed from Stonehenge

Summer solstice sunset, sunrise to be livestreamed from Stonehenge

Every year, thousands flock to Stonehenge, some camping overnight to secure a spot, to celebrate a celestial event that marks the beginning of summer. But this year, the ancient stone circle will remain empty of crowds amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coast guard suspends search for man overboard from freighter in Burrard Inlet

Coast guard suspends search for man overboard from freighter in Burrard Inlet

The Canadian Coast Guard has suspended its search and rescue operation for a man who went overboard from a freighter anchored off English Bay Friday morning, a spokesperson for the coast guard has confirmed.
B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

B.C. will move to Phase 3 of its reopening plan next week

'We're hopeful that the modelling that we see next week will allow us to lift internal travel restrictions, and when I say internal, that means within Canada.'

Coquitlam Public Library re-opens after COVID-19 pandemic shut down

Closed since March, both the Poirier and City Centre branches will be accepting a limited number of visitors as part first phase

New addiction treatment centre in Coquitlam gets a name

The Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction, located on the Riverview Hospital land, is expected to open in 2021
It's back in the social-distanced pool in Port Coquitlam

It's back in the social-distanced pool in Port Coquitlam

City to open up lane swimming, public swims in two outdoor pools beginning July 2, but you have to register to get your spot, it's also evaluating re-opening indoor pools under Phase 3 of B.C.'s restart plan
Denied his own grad by civil war, Coquitlam restaurateur honours local valedictorians

Denied his own grad by civil war, Coquitlam restaurateur honours local valedictorians

Top grads will get lunch and a cash gift

Rise in overdose deaths linked to COVID-19 pandemic, says Fraser Health

Dr. Martin Lavoie said financial hardship mixed with a limited and increasingly toxic drug supply has led to a rise in overdose deaths
Province reveals allegations of racist, blood-alcohol guessing game in B.C. ER rooms

Province reveals allegations of racist, blood-alcohol guessing game in B.C. ER rooms

Health Minister Adrian Dix did not reveal which health authorities or hospitals were involved in the incidents, citing a need to establish the facts beforehand.