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Do planned improvements to the loop around Coquitlam's Lafarge Lake go too far?

Paving paths is a problem for some on Coquitlam city council when it comes to the loop around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park
Can B.C. fix its condo insurance crisis?

Can B.C. fix its condo insurance crisis?

Tough insurance market conditions driving premiums through the roof
TODAY – yes, today – is your last chance to vote a Terry Fox $5 bill

TODAY – yes, today – is your last chance to vote a Terry Fox $5 bill

Emily Carr and Louis Riel are among the famous Canadians in the running to be the face on Canada's new $5 bill along with Port Coquitlam cancer crusader Terry Fox — and you have until March 11 to vote
Coronavirus: 7 new cases in B.C., total now 39

Coronavirus: 7 new cases in B.C., total now 39

B.C. has reported 7 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the province's total to 39. Two of the new cases are health care workers at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Tuesday.
Protect workers – and their jobs – from COVID-19, says BC Federation of Labour

Protect workers – and their jobs – from COVID-19, says BC Federation of Labour

BC Federation of Labour is calling for the provincial government to protect workers from lost pay or termination if they must mist work due to the novel coronavirus
Coquitlam soccer team's trip cancelled due to COVID-19 fears – and it could cost families thousands

Coquitlam soccer team's trip cancelled due to COVID-19 fears – and it could cost families thousands

Giovanni Gasbarro’s U15 Coquitlam Metro Ford Lazio soccer team is supposed to be embarking on the trip of a lifetime Wednesday to England and Italy.
Wait to fill 'er up: Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to make significant drop tomorrow

Wait to fill 'er up: Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to make significant drop tomorrow

Gas prices are dropping across the rest of the country, too.
Why schools are staying open and what you need to know about your child’s health and COVID-19

Why schools are staying open and what you need to know about your child’s health and COVID-19

Provincial health officer said Monday there were no plans to close schools although it’s a “possibility” in the toolkit, schools in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam doing enhanced cleaning
Suspicious death leads to arrest in Coquitlam's Minnekhada park

Suspicious death leads to arrest in Coquitlam's Minnekhada park

A suspicious fire and a body lead to woman's arrest in Coquitlam's Minnekhada Regional Park. Police say the area will be cordoned off for a 'significant amount of time' while IHIT investigates.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Sakura Days has been cancelled but other events still going ahead