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COVID-19: Horgan asks PM to lift car-deck ban for BC Ferries passengers

COVID-19: Horgan asks PM to lift car-deck ban for BC Ferries passengers

B.C. Premier John Horgan has asked Prime Minister Trudeau to waive the federal rules that prohibit passengers from remaining in their vehicles on enclosed lower vehicle decks during BC Ferries sailings.
'Hopefully, the weather is good.' What Tri-City parents are planning for an isolated spring break

'Hopefully, the weather is good.' What Tri-City parents are planning for an isolated spring break

The Tri-City News asked readers in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody how they're planning to handle spring break when 'social distance' is encouraged to stall the spread of COVID-19
11 new cases of coronavirus in VCH region, B.C. total now 64

11 new cases of coronavirus in VCH region, B.C. total now 64

There are 11 new cases of the coronavirus in B.C., health officials announced Friday, bringing the provincial total to 64.
I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

I shopped for toilet paper amidst COVID-19 hysteria (PHOTOS)

I discovered it's not just toilet paper being hoarded in Metro Vancouver
Douglas College remaining open in face of COVID-19 fears

Douglas College remaining open in face of COVID-19 fears

Douglas College, which has campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster, will stay open but is looking to "ramp up" its capability to deliver course work online
BC Hydro offering deferrals, payment plans for people affected by COVID-19

BC Hydro offering deferrals, payment plans for people affected by COVID-19

British Columbia's power utility will arrange flexible payment plans or deferrals to accommodate those dealing with the effects of the novel coronavirus on their finances
Port Coquitlam postpones May Days due to COVID-19 concerns

Port Coquitlam postpones May Days due to COVID-19 concerns

Port Coquitlam's annual spring festival, including a parade, usually draws 24,000 people but the city is postponing it as well as its volunteer recognition awards ceremony
How Port Moody-Coquitlam was won

How Port Moody-Coquitlam was won

With new mapping data, The Tri-City News takes a look at the closest race in the 2019 federal election
Wherefore art thou, ROMEOS? Flouting COVID-19 at a Port Coquitlam pub

Wherefore art thou, ROMEOS? Flouting COVID-19 at a Port Coquitlam pub

A group of retired Tri-City men, The ROMEOS, isn't letting the novel coronavirus keep them from their weekly lunches
Comment: Trudeau’s $1 billion plan won’t be enough for long

Comment: Trudeau’s $1 billion plan won’t be enough for long

With his $1-billion package to stare down what is now officially a global pandemic, Justin Trudeau did what he had to do on this week — but it’s the bare minimum, just enough to buy his government a bit more time to figure out what really needs to be