Skip to content

Local News

B.C. extends $300-$500 rent supplement, returns some landlord rights

B.C. extends $300-$500 rent supplement, returns some landlord rights

The announcement comes as the province moves towards its phase 3 reopening of public life.
Read more >
Port Coquitlam wants anti-racism policy as group seeks dialogue

Port Coquitlam wants anti-racism policy as group seeks dialogue

City to develop anti-racism policy while Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership is hosting a three-part virtual community dialogue series on racism
Read more >

Coquitlam gets creative with public engagement during COVID-19 pandemic

Outdoor meetings, QR codes among the options studied to get input without crowding, touching
Read more >
Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

Province launches 24/7 helpline to assist clinicians helping those with addictions

The provincial government has launched a round-the-clock helpline for clinicians in need of addiction medicine support, while they treat patients.
Read more >
Dozens of low-income housing units open up in Port Coquitlam

Dozens of low-income housing units open up in Port Coquitlam

Provincial program creates affordable apartments for seniors and people with disabilities
Read more >
COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

COVID-19 case detected in Fraser Health school

The case involves an adult in an independent school and no children are so far involved.
Read more >
'I'll remember it for the rest of my life,' grad says of drive-thru ceremony

'I'll remember it for the rest of my life,' grad says of drive-thru ceremony

Port Coquitlam highschool's outdoor graduation had all the bells and whistles of a traditional ceremony — and even a few tears — as students walked a red carpet to say good bye to teachers, principal while parents snapped pics
Read more >
Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

Four tips to celebrate Father’s Day when dad is under lockdown

'More often than not, the things they treasure most are inexpensive and small.'
Read more >

Coquitlam wants to know how shopping habits have changed during COVID-19 pandemic

The city has launched a survey that will help businesses navigate the current public health crisis
Read more >
Worker fired by Port Coquitlam was wrongly accused: arbitrator

Worker fired by Port Coquitlam was wrongly accused: arbitrator

No evidence foreman was involved in copper theft ring, just "speculation," city also overstepped privacy in surveillance, arbitrator rules
Read more >