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Residents ask Coquitlam to take climate change action

Residents ask Coquitlam to take climate change action

Council outlines measures it has taken and future goals at town hall meeting
Coquitlam RCMP pinpoint crime hotspots

Coquitlam RCMP pinpoint crime hotspots

Police are focusing their efforts east of Lougheed Town Centre and south of Coquitlam River Park.
Updated: Port Coquitlam picks painter to lead Pride art project

Updated: Port Coquitlam picks painter to lead Pride art project

The municipality announced artist Steve Baylis will lead the LGBTQ2+ project.
Metro Vancouver drivers see another painful record as gas prices jump

Metro Vancouver drivers see another painful record as gas prices jump

The cost of fuel around Metro Vancouver is rising again, set to break a string of record-high prices over the last few weeks. Prices at some Vancouver-area stations were listed at $1.69.
Is your craft beer vegan?

Is your craft beer vegan?

While many young British Columbians have adopted a plant-based diet, they may be unaware that many craft beers aren’t vegan-friendly.
Nanaimo bar among sweet messages on new stamps from Canada Post

Nanaimo bar among sweet messages on new stamps from Canada Post

It’s been quite a few weeks for the Nanaimo bar. First, the famed three-layer dessert got its own spread , so to speak, in The New York Times. Now, it’s getting its own stamp of approval.
Stressed students shouldn’t wait to get help, says Fraser Health

Stressed students shouldn’t wait to get help, says Fraser Health

Fraser Health is reminding students who are preparing for final exams to get help if they are starting to feel stressed. “It’s not uncommon for students to feel anxious or more pressure as exam time comes around.
B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

B.C. introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission

VICTORIA — All light-duty cars and trucks sold in British Columbia would have to be zero-emission by 2040 under legislation tabled Wednesday.
PoCo liquor stores rank among top dry grad fundraisers

PoCo liquor stores rank among top dry grad fundraisers

Two Port Coquitlam liquor stores have cracked the ranks of B.C.’s top five fundraisers in this year’s drive to provide fun, booze-free high-school graduation parties. The B.C.
RCMP looking for witnesses in Tri-City little library fires

RCMP looking for witnesses in Tri-City little library fires

Vandals burned seven "Little Free Libraries" across Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam between March 20 and April 6.