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Deadline is next Friday for Treasures gala tickets

Deadline is next Friday for Treasures gala tickets

The 26th annual Treasures of Christmas gala is at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver theatre on Nov. 23.
Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Rainy, windy weekend in store, says Environment Canada

Heavy rains will hopefully bring in the salmon, including to Hyde Creek in Port Coquitlam where a salmon festival is taking place Saturday
Collecting gifts for homeless provides hope, happiness

Collecting gifts for homeless provides hope, happiness

Christmas Bags of Hope seeks toiletries, ponchos for men and women in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
New provincial vaping rules welcome: advocate

New provincial vaping rules welcome: advocate

Province introduces higher taxes, tougher rules for vaping products to curb skyrocketing vape use among youth
New West cops warn of scams ahead of holidays

New West cops warn of scams ahead of holidays

The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public to be wary of where their donations are going as the holiday season sets in. “Donation fraud awareness is very important – especially around the holidays,” said Sgt. Jeff Scott.
UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

UPDATED: Union says Metro Vancouver transit strike action will escalate starting tomorrow

Bus drivers will refuse overtime starting Friday
UPDATE: Vagramov says 'awkward date' resulted in sex assault charge

UPDATE: Vagramov says 'awkward date' resulted in sex assault charge

Port Moody mayor claims he has been "exonerated" but charges were stayed after he completed "alternative measures."
New tool for schools to communicate in an emergency

New tool for schools to communicate in an emergency

School Messenger rolling out in SD43 schools next year, along with new laptops for teachers and new digital education programs
Gatensbury crash prompts plea for pedestrian and cyclist safety

Gatensbury crash prompts plea for pedestrian and cyclist safety

Grover Avenue will be getting a marked crosswalk where it meets Gatensbury Street in Coquitlam.
Rain needed as Hyde Creek festival celebrates 20th year

Rain needed as Hyde Creek festival celebrates 20th year

A blue substance dumped into Port Coquitlam creek, development, dry autumn among the challenges faced as volunteers prepare to host the salmon festival this week