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West Coast Express won't be running Friday morning because of protest on tracks

West Coast Express won't be running Friday morning because of protest on tracks

The shut down, which started Thursday, is continuing through the morning commute, TransLink says, affecting the route from Mission, through Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam to Vancouver
Serious chocolate for Valentine's Day from Coquitlam woman

Serious chocolate for Valentine's Day from Coquitlam woman

In time for Valentine's Day — Margaret Inoue makes this this nut-free, dairy-free craft chocolate in her tiny shop
West Coast Express trains cancelled due to Port Coquitlam rail blockade

West Coast Express trains cancelled due to Port Coquitlam rail blockade

Eastbound commuter trains from Vancouver to Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and points east have been cancelled after protestors blockaded the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam as part of a nation-wide action in support of the Wet'suwet'en.
Port Coquitlam looks at lessons learned from rain storm

Port Coquitlam looks at lessons learned from rain storm

Better coordination with BC Hydro and the availability of sandbags for PoCo homeowners whose properties may flood were the two take-aways from the Jan. 31 storm response.
Port Moody council wants to know what it will take to save Ioco townsite

Port Moody council wants to know what it will take to save Ioco townsite

The old Ioco townsite is getting a checkup. Which is probably a good idea for a community of wood frame homes and buildings that will turn 100 next year, said the executive director of Port Moody Station Museum.
BC Ombudsperson in Metro Vancouver soon to hear your complaints

BC Ombudsperson in Metro Vancouver soon to hear your complaints

If you feel you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local public organization like ICBC, BC Hydro, a government ministry, or a school district or local municipality, then you now have a place to air your complaint.
Richmond temple closes to public over novel coronavirus concerns

Richmond temple closes to public over novel coronavirus concerns

A Buddhist temple on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven has closed its doors for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus concerns. Lingyen Mountain Temple, at No.

Student driver in Coquitlam has car impounded during lesson

A student driver in Port Coquitlam learned the hard way about the consequences of consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel.
ICBC changes explained: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

ICBC changes explained: drivers in line for dramatic insurance changes

These are the largest ICBC reforms made in more than four decades
Looking for love, they found frustration – and lost money

Looking for love, they found frustration – and lost money

As we approach Valentines Day, romance scam trend continues to wreak havoc across the country