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A race to get food on tables as COVID fallout hits Tri-City families

A race to get food on tables as COVID fallout hits Tri-City families

Nearly 2,000 families use the food bank and more expected as pandemic shuts down economy. School District 43 and Share Family and Community Services teaming up to get food to families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.
First national ‘Take out Day’ in Canada on April 15

First national ‘Take out Day’ in Canada on April 15

If food delivery or take out isn’t on your list today, you might want to reconsider for Canada’s first National Takeout Day..
Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Most seniors with virus symptoms decide not to go to hospital, provincial health officer says

Seniors in care homes with severe symptoms of COVID-19 are given the option to go to hospital for life-saving interventions, but most decline, says B.C. provincial health officer.
Hey kids – design an ad for the Tri-City News

Hey kids – design an ad for the Tri-City News

The Tri-City News has a perfect way for kids to keep busy while they are stuck at home – expressing themselves through art! The News is asking for junior artists (Grades 4-6) to design ads for some of our local businesses in a special section.
Port Coquitlam pharmacist found dead in Maple Ridge

Port Coquitlam pharmacist found dead in Maple Ridge

Atefeh Jadidian had been missing since Feb. 19, and was last seen leaving work along Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge.
TransLink could be 'unrecognizable' without senior government cash: Cote

TransLink could be 'unrecognizable' without senior government cash: Cote

Revenue has “evaporated” overnight
Port Coquitlam school sold for $16.2 million

Port Coquitlam school sold for $16.2 million

School District 43 sells the former Lincoln elementary school to BC Christian Academy, 9.4 acre property not required for educational purposes
COVID-19: TransLink losing $75 million a month, seeks emergency funding

COVID-19: TransLink losing $75 million a month, seeks emergency funding

TransLink is seeking emergency relief funding from the provincial and federal governments to offset losses incurred for providing essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Single-use face masks are washing up on Hong Kong beaches, threatening marine life and raising questions about hygienic disposal of the masks, says a Saanich researcher in marine plastic pollution.