Skip to content

Local News

Car2go car share service pulling out of Vancouver, North America

Car2go car share service pulling out of Vancouver, North America

As of July 2019, Car2go had been the world's largest car share operator
Port Moody projects 3.7% tax increase

Port Moody projects 3.7% tax increase

Port Moody taxpayers are facing a tax increase of 3.7% in the coming year, according to the city’s draft financial plan that was presented to city council’s finance committee Dec. 3.
Possible criminal charges pending against alleged SFU cheater

Possible criminal charges pending against alleged SFU cheater

A 26-year-old woman is facing possible criminal charges after allegedly impersonating an SFU student in order to write an exam for her. Police were called to the university’s Burnaby campus just before 12:30 p.m.

Keep it warm, not hot, over Christmas, says Coquitlam Fire/Rescue

Holiday decorators should think twice about stretching one more year out of that old and frayed string of Christmas lights.
Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Crime Stoppers reminds you that anonymous information on any crime is gratefully accepted 24/7 during the holidays, and year-round. The program also has a list of tips to keep criminal Grinches from ruining your holidays.
Changing food habits a tough sell in B.C.

Changing food habits a tough sell in B.C.

More Canadians feeling the pinch of higher food costs, but B.C. residents among the least likely to make changes to cut costs, survey finds
$500 fines for washing paint down storm drain

$500 fines for washing paint down storm drain

Port Coquitlam says fines were paid and culprits learned their lesson

Keep plastic bags out of your green waste bin: Coquitlam

More than 1,000 letters were sent to Coquitlam homes after plastics were found in green bins in 2019.
PoCo man wins $1,000/week for 25 years

PoCo man wins $1,000/week for 25 years

Kevin Bradley, from Port Coquitlam, opted for the weekly payments instead of a $675,000 lump sum
Unions & cities heading to bargaining in 2020

Unions & cities heading to bargaining in 2020

Union locals representing Tri-City municipal staff and firefighters will be back at the bargaining table in the new year to renew their collective agreements.