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The number of illicit drug deaths spiked in May reaching the highest level ever in B.C., according to the latest Coroners Service statistics. In May, 170 people died of an overdose, topping the previous record of 161 set in December 2016.

The openings come as the city moves to open spray parks, all of which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local pub proprietor beats out proposals with corporate backing

Enrolment in the federal program must be initiated by the landlord, and for a dozen small business owners in a strip mall off Westwood Street, their landlord’s refusal to participate could cost them their livelihoods as they struggle to overcome the financial fallout of the pandemic.

The pilot program puts Port Coquitlam at the forefront of initiatives to make public spaces more open to people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The case points to the tricky balance of choosing who gets into our new social bubble at a time when the virus continues to race across the globe.

A major spike in system-wide boardings is a sign that transit ridership is beginning to recover, TransLink reported Wednesday.

Bryce Casavant, who has been a vocal advocate of BC Conservation Officer Service reform — including in the Tri-Cities — says the ruling sets a precedent that the service needs to be treated as police, and therefore, have the same civilian oversight as other law enforcement bodies

City declares June 14 to 20 as grad week, hopes community will join in to congratulate this year's grads

Legacy projects, grad parade among events planed for grad week in Port Coquitlam