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Plane crash simulated in huge YVR training session

Plane crash simulated in huge YVR training session

An incident involving a mid-air collision between a plane and a helicopter led to a massive emergency response at Vancouver International Airport Tuesday. Luckily, however, it was all just a simulation and part of a multi-agency training exercise.

Lawsuit launched over Port Coquitlam's renoviction bylaw

The landlord at 1955 Western Dr. says the city's regulatory changes protecting tenants will hurt the market value of their property
Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

While social media influencers across Canada rely on the number of likes they receive on Instagram posts, they might not be able to for much longer
Port Moody lu’au seeks to help bring order to young lives

Port Moody lu’au seeks to help bring order to young lives

Vanessa Wideski and Robert Thornton both grew up in large families on the tiny Polynesian island of Samoa, so when they connected in Canada, they joke, they had to first check they weren’t already cousins.
Meet Metro Vancouver’s two new mascots: Pee and Poo

Meet Metro Vancouver’s two new mascots: Pee and Poo

While they might look more like they belong on an episode of South Park, Metro Vancouver proudly chose Pee and Poo as its two new mascots
Royal Party, parade & Dr. Strangelove for Port Coquitlam May Days

Royal Party, parade & Dr. Strangelove for Port Coquitlam May Days

The 96th annual celebrations end with Dr. Strangelove performing May 11, after the Rotary Parade.

Busy year for cougar sightings in the Tri-Cities

63 sightings have been reported to the Wildlife Alert Reporting Program so far this year, higher than the 33 cases seen at this point in 2018
Burned out Coquitlam fire victims offered financial assistance

Burned out Coquitlam fire victims offered financial assistance

The development company is also looking at the possibility of relocating residents from burned-out units to other vacant apartments in the building that were not impacted by the flames.
Trans Mountain tanks not built to withstand 'sloshing' oil during earthquake: engineer

Trans Mountain tanks not built to withstand 'sloshing' oil during earthquake: engineer

Company says it has excellent emergency preparation procedures
Victim of shooting at park on Coquitlam border identified

Victim of shooting at park on Coquitlam border identified

Victim of Saturday night shooting at Hume Park was Robel Kinfe Abera