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Two-thirds of Coquitlam school district parents won’t send their kids back to school in June: survey

Two-thirds of Coquitlam school district parents won’t send their kids back to school in June: survey

According to SD43 survey, 36% of elementary students, 33% of middle school students and just 21% of secondary students are expected to return to class June 1.
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Suspected cocaine seized at the Pacific Highway border

Suspected cocaine seized at the Pacific Highway border

CBSA border services officers recently seized 20 bricks of suspected cocaine at the Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey. The seizure was announced this morning (May 27), but took place on May 1.
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Union in 'shock' as Save-On-Foods ends pandemic pay boost for workers

Union in 'shock' as Save-On-Foods ends pandemic pay boost for workers

The company is ending the program which gave employees an hourly bump in pay as they worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Port Coquitlam to finally make it legal to use outdoor gas heaters, fire pits

Port Coquitlam to finally make it legal to use outdoor gas heaters, fire pits

Council will consider proposed bylaw amendments June 9
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Coquitlam restaurateurs dip into own savings to feed needy families

Coquitlam restaurateurs dip into own savings to feed needy families

Owners of Jamila's Kitchen have been offering free meals to people in need since 2017
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Port Moody to fast-track outdoor spaces for businesses

Port Moody to fast-track outdoor spaces for businesses

Province has already paved the way for pubs, restaurants and breweries to build or expand outdoor patios
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NHL confirms Vancouver among cities considered as hubs to host rest of season

NHL confirms Vancouver among cities considered as hubs to host rest of season

The season – which isn't likely to commence before mid-July – will continue with a 24-team play-in format concentrated in two hub cities, says NHL commissioner.
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Chinese-Canadian group forms to combat racism

Chinese-Canadian group forms to combat racism

Meena Wong is not a conspiracy theorist, but she’s pretty sure it was because she’s Chinese that a particular patient refused to be seen by her. Wong works as a facilitator with the Mental Wellness Education program at Vancouver Coastal Health.
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UPDATE: Technical issue on Millennium Line fixed, but 'residual delays' to continue

UPDATE: Technical issue on Millennium Line fixed, but 'residual delays' to continue

Part of the Millennium Line linking Burquitlam Station with VCC-Clark was knocked out of service Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., TransLink said it had resolved the problem, but said 'residual delays' could continue.
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Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

Children low risk to contract or spread COVID-19, says provincial health officer

Studies point to low risks as B.C. classrooms get set to reopen
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