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Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

Here’s why B.C. won’t be supporting a herd immunity strategy

British Columbia won’t be moving towards developing herd immunity to COVID-19, according to Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical officer.
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Pimps denied bail in case involving trafficking of Tri-Cities teen

Pimps denied bail in case involving trafficking of Tri-Cities teen

The case was complicated by police sexual misconduct and fears COVID-19 could continue to burn through the prison population.
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Science World may be forced to permanently close

Science World may be forced to permanently close

"This has been a devasting blow to our organization and it will be hard for us to recover from"
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How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

As we grapple amidst our generation's most devastating pandemic, we look back 102 years ago, when a troop train arrived in Port Coquitlam carrying the deadliest virus in human history. Here’s how it spread.
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Port Moody boat launch reopens on Sunday

Port Moody boat launch reopens on Sunday

The boat launch at Rock Point Park is opening again on Sunday for at least two weeks to assess demand and the effectiveness of physical distancing protocols
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Port Moody farmers market reopens this weekend

Port Moody farmers market reopens this weekend

The farmers market got approval from the city of Port Moody Friday afternoon and is moving to open a scaled down, socially distant shopping experience restricted to foodstuffs.
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Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Dubbed as the “safest place” in the United States when it comes to COVID-19, tiny Point Roberts is making international headlines.
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Coquitlam sees spike in speeders as pandemic empties roads

The COVID-19 pandemic may have decreased the number of drivers but it hasn’t led to a reduction in speeding tickets, according to the Coquitlam RCMP.
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Sanitizer giveaway in Port Moody cancelled

Sanitizer giveaway in Port Moody cancelled

Event planned by prospective cannabis retailer is shut down after discussions with police, the city and Fraser Health
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Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now be tested in B.C.

Testing is available for anyone in B.C. with COVID-19 symptoms, according to the chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
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