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This image shows how an earthquake could devastate a Vancouver elementary school

This image shows how an earthquake could devastate a Vancouver elementary school

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and a new study finds that visuals may be a more effective way to encourage behaviour.
Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Conservation officers say the two families — including four first-year cubs — were destroyed because of access to human food sources.
Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

A UBC-led study has found that people who are homeless experience a disproportionately high prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Brutal Iran crackdown reverberates in the Tri-Cities

Brutal Iran crackdown reverberates in the Tri-Cities

As the body count grows in one of the most violent government crackdowns in years, Tri-City Persians call on the Canadian government to take a stand against the regime
Trans Mountain expansion pipeline in the ground ‘before Christmas’

Trans Mountain expansion pipeline in the ground ‘before Christmas’

“Getting shovels in the ground in Alberta and kicking off pipeline construction is a pivotal moment for Trans Mountain," says project CEO
Police thwart alleged thief who attempted getaway on West Van bus

Police thwart alleged thief who attempted getaway on West Van bus

Just hop on the bus, Gus. But first pay your fee, Lee.
Memorial tree added to PoCo Christmas Tree Fest

Memorial tree added to PoCo Christmas Tree Fest

If the storefronts in downtown Port Coquitlam are lifting your mood before Christmas, it’s likely because of PoCo Heritage.
Big Movember money from PoCo firefighters

Big Movember money from PoCo firefighters

A Movember drive last month by Port Coquitlam firefighters reeled in $2,855 more than last year for the men’s health fundraiser.
Expansion pipe in the ground ‘before Christmas’: Trans Mountain

Expansion pipe in the ground ‘before Christmas’: Trans Mountain

Five years after the first arrests on Burnaby Mountain over the Trans Mountain expansion project, the company said “expansion project pipe” will be “in the ground before Christmas.

Worker dies at CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam

A Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive engineer died at the Port Coquitlam rail yard Monday night under circumstances the union representing the worker says "are unclear at this stage.