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Unlimited yard trimmings, large-item pickup programs back on in Coquitlam

The programs were temporarily halted due to concerns over worker safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Coquitlam Public Library offering curbside pickup during COVID-19 pandemic

Books are being packaged up and safely handed out at the Poirier and City Centre branches in Coquitlam

New Coquitlam Archives online exhibit celebrates nurses

A new Coquitlam Archives online exhibit shines a spotlight on the history of nursing in the Tri-Cities.
Anti-Asian racism sparks #HealthNotHate campaign

Anti-Asian racism sparks #HealthNotHate campaign

“Practice social distancing, not ethnic distancing.” That’s the message of a new website and campaign prompted by months of anti-Asian racism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including multiple physical attacks on members of the Asian community.
Allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

Allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference

COVID-19 is complicating the arrival of seasonal allergies, says a Burnaby-based pharmacy company, as some allergy symptoms overlap with symptoms of COVID-19.
Tradesmen pay it forward to Food Bank

Tradesmen pay it forward to Food Bank

Workers thankful they're still able to work during COVID-19 pandemic

Looking to catch an Uber in the Tri-Cities? Don't forget your mask

Uber said as cities start to re-open they are implementing new safety protocols as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

Don’t expect everything to go ‘back to normal’ next week, premier says

A provincial state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, B.C. Premier John Horgan said Wednesday.
Port Coquitlam’s Finger Food Tech gobbled up by U.S. firm in play for augmented reality

Port Coquitlam’s Finger Food Tech gobbled up by U.S. firm in play for augmented reality

San Francisco’s Unity Technologies says it plans to hang on to all 200-plus employees of Finger Food Advanced Technology Group as part of the acquisition announced on May 7.
Port Moody council to look at two more cannabis shop applications

Port Moody council to look at two more cannabis shop applications

If they get approvals for zoning bylaw amendments, the new shops will double the number of outlets in the city to four