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Douglas College unveils coat of arms for 50th anniversary

Douglas College unveils coat of arms for 50th anniversary

Douglas College has unveiled its first-ever coat of arms to celebrate the school’s 50th year of operations.

Teen arrested after alleged assault at Port Coquitlam school

A 13-year-old Maple Ridge boy has been arrested following an alleged assault at a Port Coquitlam school earlier this month.
Coronavirus update: Death toll rises to 17; case confirmed in Washington State

Coronavirus update: Death toll rises to 17; case confirmed in Washington State

The Chinese coronavirus is getting closer to Canada, with a case being confirmed Tuesday in Washington State. Health officials in Snohomish County say a man was hospitalized in Everett on Sunday and that his diagnosis was confirmed on Monday.
B.C. leads countrywide surge in immigration

B.C. leads countrywide surge in immigration

A new wave of immigration is increasing Canada’s population and underpinning its economic growth
Townhouse developer responded to neighbourhood concerns: PoCo council

Townhouse developer responded to neighbourhood concerns: PoCo council

The need for more affordable places to live in Port Coquitlam became the thrust of the public hearing and council talk last week about a proposed townhouse development on the city’s north side.

'Stay out of the mountains' if you're not ready for avalanche danger, says searcher

Coquitlam Search and Rescue search manager Al Hurley says a weekend rescue of five hikers on Mount Beautiful was hampered by treacherous avalanche conditions
Monster homes or just big houses on Port Moody's Alderside Road?

Monster homes or just big houses on Port Moody's Alderside Road?

A task force examining the issue of monster homes in Port Moody will pay particular attention to the effects of its findings on waterfront residences along Alderside Road. The closer look was sparked by city council’s decision Jan.

Now hear this: Speak up on Coquitlam development

Coquitlam council holds it's next public hearing on Jan. 27
Hikers rescued after frigid night on Eagle Mountain in Coquitlam

Hikers rescued after frigid night on Eagle Mountain in Coquitlam

Five hikers stranded on Coquitlam's Eagle Mountain for over 20 hours were found by search and rescue crews early Sunday morning.

GoFundMe for Coquitlam family dealing with dad's cancer, son's medical challenges

It has been a difficult holiday season for the Cockrell family. The Coquitlam residents received news that Allistair Cockrell, a father of two, has Stage 4 colon cancer and would have to begin chemotherapy on Christmas Eve.