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Coquitlam singer-songwriter to live stream concert for food bank

Coquitlam singer-songwriter to live stream concert for food bank

16-year-old Dani Black — a Youth Talent Search BC finalist — goes live on her Instagram channel Saturday, April 17, at 4 p.m.
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3 dead, 16 infected — Tri-City seniors homes grapple with COVID-19

3 dead, 16 infected — Tri-City seniors homes grapple with COVID-19

Inside, families paint a picture of extreme isolation and uncertainty
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A goat in your garage? Port Coquitlam approves farm animals as emotional support pets

A goat in your garage? Port Coquitlam approves farm animals as emotional support pets

City anticipates applications for goats, chickens and pigs after passing bylaw amendments — but strict rules apply
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Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will be required wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

Canadians will now be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings on flights, Federal Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced Friday .
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Henry forecasts a more social summer

Henry forecasts a more social summer

Restrictions on social distancing may begin to ease this summer, but British Columbians still need to hold the course for the coming weeks, is the message from the provincial health officer.
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Commercial electricity consumption plummets during COVID-19 pandemic

BC Hydro offering relief to commercial customers forced to close because of the coronavirus
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Port Coquitlam approves $30 million cash flow loans just in case

Port Coquitlam approves $30 million cash flow loans just in case

Council passes revenue anticipation bylaw, makes other financial adjustments to weather COVID-19 financial storm, but provincial tools not necessary at this time, mayor says
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Condo project goes to public hearing — but still no date or plan set

Condo project goes to public hearing — but still no date or plan set

Changes to proposed condo project in Port Moody satisfy councillors enough to send it to a public hearing
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Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

Greater Vancouver Food Bank client list growing by dozens every day

A month into the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank says the number of people in need of some help is growing by the day. “A lot of people have lost their jobs. A lot of people are scared and concerned. They have bills to pay.
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TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

TransLink warning of layoffs called 'reckless' and 'unnecessary'

The union that represents many transit workers is calling TransLink’s warnings about cuts to transit operator staffing levels “reckless” and an “irresponsible move that would do more harm than good during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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