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What is a wet market, and did you know you've probably shopped at one?

What is a wet market, and did you know you've probably shopped at one?

In Metro Vancouver, the wet market is a part of our lives - we just happen to call it by a different name
Port Coquitlam to allow restaurants, stores to spill out onto sidewalks, streets

Port Coquitlam to allow restaurants, stores to spill out onto sidewalks, streets

Council approves plan to allow public rights-of-way, such as streets, sidewalks and parking lots around businesses for commercial activities such as patios, lineups and product displays
Grandmother wins $500,000 Lotto Max prize

Grandmother wins $500,000 Lotto Max prize

Playing the lottery for 25 years finally paid off for Mary Hnatiw. The Chilliwack resident won $500,000 from the May 1 draw, matching all four numbers to will the top Lotto Max Extra prize.
'I want to get back to running my business' — Tri-City gym owners chafe under closure order

'I want to get back to running my business' — Tri-City gym owners chafe under closure order

Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam business owners say they have cleaning and social distancing plans in place and are ready to open if Fraser Health lifts its order, but no word yet if order will be removed early
Pandemic? No problem, Port Coquitlam pushes ahead on vision for city

Pandemic? No problem, Port Coquitlam pushes ahead on vision for city

An Official Community Plan is in the works for PoCo despite pandemic concerns
Coquitlam poultry plant re-opened following outbreak

Coquitlam poultry plant re-opened following outbreak

The plant has been site of dozens of COVID-19 infections.
Port Coquitlam mayor supports new look at booze in parks

Port Coquitlam mayor supports new look at booze in parks

'There’s an inclination to focus on the worst doomsday scenario and all the horrible things that would come about if you were to let someone have a beer or glass of wine in the park... If we let worse case scenarios dictate how we do things, we’d never get anything done.”
Chinese-Canadian group denounced racial attack against Asians and China’s government

Chinese-Canadian group denounced racial attack against Asians and China’s government

A group of Chinese-Canadians released a statement to condemn the rise of racism amid the pandemic, and they also called for “an independent investigation of China handling of the COVID-19.
Fraudster who preyed on Port Moody seniors behind bars

Fraudster who preyed on Port Moody seniors behind bars

Well-dressed man would ask a senior for help, earn their trust, and then rob them, RCMP say
Dr. Henry offers advice for long weekend BBQ plans

Dr. Henry offers advice for long weekend BBQ plans

If you’re thinking of hosting a barbecue to mark the start of summer this long weekend, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has some advice: keep the group small, sit outside, and make sure there’s enough physical distance.