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Financial aid available for Douglas College students

Grants from government and the Douglas Students’ Union will go to help students facing financial hardship due to the global pandemic
‘We will all have to be a little patient’: Tri-City parents navigate remote schooling reality

‘We will all have to be a little patient’: Tri-City parents navigate remote schooling reality

Parents in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are managing kids’ education under guidance from School District 43 teachers
B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

B.C. pumps $10M into protecting care homes

The province announced $10 million on Friday to enhance infection prevention and control equipment in B.C. seniors homes, 22 of which have had outbreaks of COVID-19.
Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

Doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

As much of society is shifting to the virtual world to connect amid the COVID-19 crisis, so too are doctors.
Sister charged with first-degree murder after victim's body found burned in Coquitlam park

Sister charged with first-degree murder after victim's body found burned in Coquitlam park

Pen Jung Tracy Chen has been in custody ever since police found her at the scene of the incident on March 10
Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big retailers stick to selling only essentials?

Should big-box stores like Walmart be restricted to selling essential items only amid the COVID-19 pandemic? So far, there’s been no indication that’s been contemplated by government, but such a move has just been made down south in Vermont where ret
Trump's clampdown on export of surgical masks is wrong: B.C. health minister

Trump's clampdown on export of surgical masks is wrong: B.C. health minister

U.S. President Donald Trump's clampdown on the export of surgical-grade face masks that are critical in the fight against the new coronavirus is wrong, British Columbia's health minister said Friday.
Landlords told COVID-19 clinic to suspend all work immediately due to safety concerns

Landlords told COVID-19 clinic to suspend all work immediately due to safety concerns

Landlords told the clinic — run by doctors from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and New Westminster — to halt work immediately because of safety concerns.

Coquitlam cancels more recreation programs

But popular summer events, like Canada Day and Kaleidoscope, are still on for now
Coquitlam teen actor Logan Williams – young Flash in the TV series – dies suddenly

Coquitlam teen actor Logan Williams – young Flash in the TV series – dies suddenly

Coquitlam mom grieves alone as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps her separated from her loved ones