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Measles alert for SkyTrain, bus travellers

Measles alert for SkyTrain, bus travellers

The carrier was on transit heading to Surrey, mass clinics planned for school-aged children, including in the Tri-Cities
Port Moody police board to elect new chair to replace Vagramov

Port Moody police board to elect new chair to replace Vagramov

Port Moody’s police board will elect a new chair from its current members to take the place of Mayor Rob Vagramov, who’s on a paid leave of absence from his duties at city hall while he deals with a charge of sexual assault.
New job classification rankles union as budget talks loom

New job classification rankles union as budget talks loom

CUPE Branch 561 wants better pay for unionized education assistants in Coquitlam district while board chair says inclusion support workers are needed to assist in schools
Watch local grizzlies emerge from hibernation (VIDEO)

Watch local grizzlies emerge from hibernation (VIDEO)

Grouse Mountain has a message for you: bear with us. The mountain resort’s resident grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, have emerged from hibernation following a 128-day winter dormancy, according to a release.
B.C. introduces law to prevent money laundering, tax evasion in real estate

B.C. introduces law to prevent money laundering, tax evasion in real estate

VICTORIA — British Columbia has introduced legislation for Canada's first public registry of property owners to prevent hidden ownership in an effort to stop tax evasion and money laundering.
New chief for Kwikwetlem First Nation

New chief for Kwikwetlem First Nation

Last week, voting members in the band whose territory is in the municipalities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam elected Ed Hall to replace Ron Giesbrecht.
Flying Air Canada in May or June? What you need to know

Flying Air Canada in May or June? What you need to know

Revised schedule covers 98 per cent of flying previously done by 737 MAX, but some seasonal and new routes have been delayed
Vagramov tries, fails to hand over Port Moody council reins to council allies

Vagramov tries, fails to hand over Port Moody council reins to council allies

Outgoing mayor wanted his supporters to have the mayor's acting job but a deferral motion blocked the scheme, council to decide Tuesday night who should do the job
Teen killed in collision will be memorialized on her 14th birthday

Teen killed in collision will be memorialized on her 14th birthday

The life of the 13-year-old Coquitlam girl who was killed in a traffic accident last week will be remembered in a celebration of life on April 9 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby.
Check out 9 of the most hilarious Canadian April Fools’ Day pranks

Check out 9 of the most hilarious Canadian April Fools’ Day pranks

It is April Fools’ Day and friends, families, and even corporations are getting into the spirit by posting some hilarious pranks online. Have a look at some of the funniest ones below.