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Access Youth raising money for Project Reach Out

Between now and June 23, $2 donations at the Port Coquitlam Home Depot will go toward a mobile drop-in bus that meets youth wherever they are in the community
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Summer bus routes will get riders to Buntzen, White Pine

Getting to White Pine Beach and Buntzen Lake will be a little easier for transit users this summer.
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Scots fest names field after long-time heavy events director

Scots fest names field after long-time heavy events director

Lew Ross honoured for his contributions with the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival.
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Ministry of Education is curiously tardy releasing class composition stats this year

Ministry of Education is curiously tardy releasing class composition stats this year

Delay has nothing to do with ongoing teacher negotiations, says ministry
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Federal government announces plan to ban single-use plastics

Federal government announces plan to ban single-use plastics

Some of the items to be banned include plastic bags, straws, cutlery, plates and stir sticks
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Gullible dog lovers are getting suckered with 'free' puppy scam

Gullible dog lovers are getting suckered with 'free' puppy scam

Consumers are being warned about an online puppy scam victimizing B.C. residents. Last week, Better Business Bureau received multiple reports on BBB Scam Tracker about an advertisement on eClassifieds4u.
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Hundreds out for Teddy Bear Grande Parade

Hundreds out for Teddy Bear Grande Parade

The annual procession is organized by Festival Coquitlam.
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Port Moody council to consider climate emergency

Port Moody council to consider climate emergency

An environmental non-profit group for which a Port Moody councillor once served as a director will be rallying outside PoMo city hall Tuesday to support a motion by that councillor and the city’s acting mayor.
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What it’s like to mow the largest grass roof in Canada (VIDEO)

What it’s like to mow the largest grass roof in Canada (VIDEO)

Vancouver Convention Centre roof boasts six acres of lawn that needs mowing once a year
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B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

B.C. paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say

‘We’re willing to give strangers just about anything to look after kids, but we have this blockage when it comes to supporting families,’ says professor.
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