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U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

There are reports that U.S. troops will not be mobilizing near the Canadian border, despite the possibility arising last week.

Mar 31, 2020 9:31 AM Read more >

His practice is closed, so Coquitlam dentist donates masks & gloves

Dr. Zhi Chung Song is giving away thousands of medical masks and gloves to seniors' care homes in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam to help during pandemic

Mar 31, 2020 9:23 AM Read more >

Sweet! Port Coquitlam seniors' home gets special delivery of Girl Guide cookies

Residents of Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam plan to give some boxes to staff to say thanks for their hard work and sell the rest at their little store

Mar 31, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Coquitlam man donates 15,000 masks to Eagle Ridge Hospital

Supply chain management consultant Jonathon Karelse of Coquitlam sourced N95 and surgical masks through his contacts in Asia

Mar 30, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

Pandemic update: first community death recorded

BC now has 970 confirmed COVID-19 cases, but roughly half have recovered

Mar 30, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Dix announces free parking at B.C. hospitals

If you’re a health care worker, a patient or a visitor to a B.C. hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s some financial relief in sight.

Mar 30, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >

Some criminals may get out of B.C. jails early due to COVID-19

BC Corrections says it is assessing some non-violent offenders for possible early release as it deals with the global pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 12:42 PM Read more >

Coquitlam cuts large-item and unlimited yard waste pickup

Unlimited yard waste pickup was to start in April; cuts to pickup service due to COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

ER doc says it's 'scary' sending home people with symptoms

Dr. Sean Wormsbecker of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody said hospitals are sending home symptomatic patients without testing them, he's concerned people won't follow quarantine direction

Mar 30, 2020 10:25 AM Read more >

24,000 Canadian troops ready to deploy during COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian armed forces are ready to deploy if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

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