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Coquitlam council says yes to tall wood-frame buildings

Mass timber buildings greater than six storeys could be coming to Coquitlam sooner than expected. Council approved signing on to an early adoption program allowing taller wood-frame structures up to 12 storeys ahead of full adoption into the B.C.
Saving Port Moody's Ioco townsite is goal of proposed assessment

Saving Port Moody's Ioco townsite is goal of proposed assessment

A Port Moody staff report is recommending city council approve spending up to $6,000 for a consultant to assess the condition of buildings at the old Ioco townsite.
Missing Coquitlam man, 34, found dead in Pitt Meadows

Missing Coquitlam man, 34, found dead in Pitt Meadows

While foul play isn’t suspected, the Ridge Meadows RCMP announced this week that they are seeking public assistance to speak with anyone who may have spoken to or seen Ryan McAuley
Two more ride-hailing companies get the green light to hit B.C. roads

Two more ride-hailing companies get the green light to hit B.C. roads

Apt Rides plans to target Vancouver and the North Shore
Coronavirus: Over 200 people tested in B.C., with four infected in VCH region

Coronavirus: Over 200 people tested in B.C., with four infected in VCH region

New numbers from B.C.’s health officials show over 200 people have been tested for novel coronavirus so far, with only four confirmed or presumed cases in the province. The B.C.
‘Now is the time for tolerance’: B.C. coronavirus statement

‘Now is the time for tolerance’: B.C. coronavirus statement

A plea for tolerance in reacting to the coronavirus has been issued by the province’s top government health officials. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
Is third time a charm for this Port Moody development?

Is third time a charm for this Port Moody development?

Port Moody councillors are describing a proposed condo project cut into the hillside at 3000 Henry St. as “unique,” “beautiful” and “very Port Moody.” Its builder calls that praise “a relief.
Video: Repatriation flight carrying Canadians out of Wuhan lands at YVR

Video: Repatriation flight carrying Canadians out of Wuhan lands at YVR

A plane carrying Canadian citizens out of the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak made a brief stop at Vancouver International Airport last night before carrying on to Ontario.
B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

What happened: B.C.’s unemployment rate fell notably last month, while the province added jobs to the workforce Why it matters: The West Coast had been on a losing skid throughout much of 2019 B.C.
Tri-Cities weather: Powerful winds kick off a sunny weekend

Tri-Cities weather: Powerful winds kick off a sunny weekend

70 km/h winds are predicted ahead of the deepening low-pressure system