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Daughter claims ailing father denied bed at Coquitlam shelter

Daughter claims ailing father denied bed at Coquitlam shelter

"It's not safe, I'm worried for him," says daughter concerned her father has to go back to a hotel in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
'Tri-City News' donates bound editions to Coquitlam Archives

'Tri-City News' donates bound editions to Coquitlam Archives

The city’s archivist, Jamie Sanford, received the bound newspapers, which are now available for viewing at the municipal venue.
Three events in the Tri-Cities this weekend for International Overdose Awareness Day

Three events in the Tri-Cities this weekend for International Overdose Awareness Day

Hear stories, spread awareness and enjoy creative expression in three events organized by the Tri-Cities Community Action Team.
Some Tri-Cities families are losing the fight against high food costs. Here's what they're doing about it

Some Tri-Cities families are losing the fight against high food costs. Here's what they're doing about it

More people are turning to a Tri-Cities non-profit's food bank to make ends meet.
Ex-spouse charged with Kwikwetlem councillor murder back in court Oct. 13

Ex-spouse charged with Kwikwetlem councillor murder back in court Oct. 13

David Frank Hall, who is charged with the second-degree murder of Stephanie Patterson, made an appearance at the Abbotsford Law Courts on Aug. 23, 2023.
Port Coquitlam actor perfecting 'New Yawker Tawk' for Arts Club role

Port Coquitlam actor perfecting 'New Yawker Tawk' for Arts Club role

Ashley Wright, a Port Coquitlam Senior Secondary grad, is Mr. Mushnik in the Arts Club Theatre production of "Little Shop of Horrors."
Police seek video of person vandalizing cars on Coquitlam street

Police seek video of person vandalizing cars on Coquitlam street

A man was arrested after vehicles were damaged near Coquitlam's Maillardville neighbourhood, and RCMP are looking for more victims and possible video.
Coquitlam man convicted for child exploitation

Coquitlam man convicted for child exploitation

Coquitlam resident Christopher Thomas Smith was sentenced to 13 months for making or publishing child pornography, distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography.
Port Coquitlam resident has crocheted thousands of poppies to support vets

Port Coquitlam resident has crocheted thousands of poppies to support vets

Alanna Wong of Port Coquitlam has donated more than $7,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion with her crocheted poppies.
No jail time for Port Coquitlam caregiver who failed to provide life necessities

No jail time for Port Coquitlam caregiver who failed to provide life necessities

B.C.’s court of appeal recently overturned the 12-month conditional sentence given to Astrid Charlotte Dahl following the death of Port Coquitlam resident Florence Girard in 2018.