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Province confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam poultry plant

Province confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam poultry plant

Two cases isolated as the investigation continues
No-fun summer in store for Port Moody

No-fun summer in store for Port Moody

More summer events are being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Suspension of in-class instruction will continue for at least a few weeks — SD43

Suspension of in-class instruction will continue for at least a few weeks — SD43

No information yet if classrooms will re-open, but some students attend school
Pandemic claims Port Moody's popular RibFest

Pandemic claims Port Moody's popular RibFest

This was to be the sixth year for the popular event, that also raises money for Port Moody Rotary Club to support programs and community organizations
UPDATE: Coquitlam chicken plant locked down by Fraser Health

UPDATE: Coquitlam chicken plant locked down by Fraser Health

One worker told the Tri-City News the entire workforce was being tested for COVID-19

Man learns he won $16M lottery jackpot while in the bathroom

Tibor Tusnady is British Columbia’s newest millionaire after buying a lotto ticket in Surrey last week, the BCLC announced in its first-ever virtual winner celebration.

Scammers using fake Netflix offers to target victims

Better Business Bureau reports an uptick in free trial online scams during lockdown
Not too late to save grad for School District 43 high school students

Not too late to save grad for School District 43 high school students

Keep the gowns and pomp, but obey social-distancing rules, says Coquitlam mom as high schools work out grad “alternatives”
Port Moody cuts casual and temporary workers

Port Moody cuts casual and temporary workers

Union says cuts cause by COVID-19 pandemic affect some of the city's 'most precarious employees'
Port Moody councillors send Woodland Park plan back to the drawing board

Port Moody councillors send Woodland Park plan back to the drawing board

Proposed redevelopment of Woodland Park neighbourhood would be comprised of more than 2,300 units