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Tri-Cities under a wind warning

Tri-Cities under a wind warning

High winds have whipped up across the Tri-Cities, as a “frontal finale” sweeps across southern British Columbia. That’s prompted Environment Canada to issue a wind warning as gusts could reach 90 km/h near the water.

Site C talk at Coquitlam library Oct. 30

Want to learn more about the Site C Dam dam project? Adrienne Peacock and Mae Burrows of the Sierra Club will be speaking on the issues and impacts of the controversial infrastructure project during a presentation next week at the Coquitlam Public Li

8-year-old boy one of two dead found in Coquitlam home

IHIT had earlier said one of the two found dead was a victim of a homicide

Need Coquitlam info? There's an app for that

Coquitlam residents will soon have a new option for accessing municipal information. The city is launching a mobile app next month that will connect users with a list of services, council agendas, facility info and events, among other things.
Burke Mountain urged to take action on radioactive gas

Burke Mountain urged to take action on radioactive gas

Radon, found naturally in the ground in clays, shales and soils, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in Canada
Youth to sue Canadian government for climate change harms, discrimination

Youth to sue Canadian government for climate change harms, discrimination

A lawsuit that’s expected to be filed Friday (Oct. 25) claiming young people disproportionately suffer the effects of climate change is potentially precedent setting but also a tough case to argue, legal experts say.
Lyft expects B.C. licence in 2-3 weeks, but cautions riders to ‘temper expectations’

Lyft expects B.C. licence in 2-3 weeks, but cautions riders to ‘temper expectations’

Provincial licences for ride-hailing services are expected within the next two to three weeks, according to the head of Lyft Inc.’s B.C. operations.
Updated: Teachers schooled on smart-phones during pro-d day event

Updated: Teachers schooled on smart-phones during pro-d day event

International speaker on social media and wellness spoke to the Computer Using Educators of BC Conference at Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam on Friday
B.C. Liberals push to change how business properties are taxed

B.C. Liberals push to change how business properties are taxed

Proposed legislation could see commercial properties taxed on current rather than "highest and best" use
Get ready for RapidBus in PoCo, Coquitlam in January

Get ready for RapidBus in PoCo, Coquitlam in January

Construction taking place along Lougheed Highway will help buses get through grid-lock when service starts Jan. 6