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Port Moody council to review mayor’s paid leave

Port Moody council to review mayor’s paid leave

Port Moody council will review the paid leave it approved for Mayor Rob Vagramov while he fights a charge of sexual assault. At its meeting Tuesday, council voted to undertake the review at its next closed-door session, likely May 7 or 14.
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There’s a new ‘futuristic’ salad vending machine in Metro Vancouver

There’s a new ‘futuristic’ salad vending machine in Metro Vancouver

Ketchup chips, instant noodle soup, peanut butter cups, or cold pop is what you tend to find lurking inside vending machines.
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Street drug use should be decriminalized to cut deaths says B.C. health officer

Street drug use should be decriminalized to cut deaths says B.C. health officer

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s health officer is urging the provincial government to consider the decriminalization of people caught with illegal drugs as another step to stem the overdose crisis. Dr.
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Port Coquitlam to widen pinch point on Lougheed, replace bridge

Port Coquitlam to widen pinch point on Lougheed, replace bridge

The city of Port Coquitlam is planning six lanes on Lougheed Highway from Shaughnessy to Westwood streets, and a Coquitlam River bridge replacement at a cost of $32.1 million.
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Coquitlam's food truck trial starts at Town Centre Park

Ice cream, donuts and Japadog will make appearances over the summer
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Trustees pass $390 million budget with little comment

Trustees pass $390 million budget with little comment

No teacher layoffs and money for 50 FTE equivalent positions for Tri-City public schools
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Trial dates set in Port Coquitlam city theft case

Trial dates set in Port Coquitlam city theft case

Harold Lewis is accused of theft under $5,000 in connection with stealing copper pipes from the municipality.
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8 tips to help get you through tax season

8 tips to help get you through tax season

Confused about filing your taxes? Sketch out your tax filing road map with this handy list of tips.
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Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Early data suggests no spike in drug-impaired driving charges since cannabis legalization

Canadian police say they haven’t been busting many more stoned drivers six months after legalization, but they are reminding drivers to keep cannabis out of reach.
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Vagramov sex assault case in court Thursday

Vagramov sex assault case in court Thursday

It's not known if Port Moody mayor will make an appearance at provincial court in Port Coquitlam
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