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Beloved Port Coquitlam preschool inviting former students to celebrate 50th anniversary

Beloved Port Coquitlam preschool inviting former students to celebrate 50th anniversary

PoCo Happy Times Preschool is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a party on March 10 at James Park elementary school in Port Coquitlam
Why this family fled Ukraine for Coquitlam a year ago, and how they're doing now

Why this family fled Ukraine for Coquitlam a year ago, and how they're doing now

The Betancourt family was on vacation when the Russian invasion started. They still haven't been home one year later.
Heritage Woods Kodiaks dig out bronze at 2023 Jr. Boys' basketball provincials

Heritage Woods Kodiaks dig out bronze at 2023 Jr. Boys' basketball provincials

The Port Moody school was ranked 12th to start the 32-team tournament; senior and junior girls begin banner quests today (March 1).
'Another round of snow is expected': Metro Vancouver to see more snow this evening

'Another round of snow is expected': Metro Vancouver to see more snow this evening

Winter is not giving up yet.
Photos: Delicious pancakes bring smiles to Port Coquitlam families

Photos: Delicious pancakes bring smiles to Port Coquitlam families

Firefighters recently spend their off time flipping flap-jacks for dozens of kids as part of ongoing breakfast program efforts.
Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

TransLink’s zero-carbon emission fleet plan includes replacing diesel buses with renewable natural gas buses but it won’t be able to accelerate electric-battery buses because charging infrastructure doesn't exist at this time.
Suspects use truck to ram RCMP cruiser after Port Coquitlam break-in

Suspects use truck to ram RCMP cruiser after Port Coquitlam break-in

Officer was sent to hospital after responding to early morning break-and-enter, and Mounties are asking witnesses to come forward.
On Our Radar: Port Moody police want your old and unwanted electronics

On Our Radar: Port Moody police want your old and unwanted electronics

A free recycling event at city hall is set to help prevent potential fraud and data theft.
Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

A growing population and more intense storms are putting a strain on aging pipes in Metro Vancouver. This has prompted the regional government to ask cities to plan accordingly for upgrades — or face a $2-billion bill within the next 20 years.
Photos: New Coquitlam Heritage show sharpens the lens on memories

Photos: New Coquitlam Heritage show sharpens the lens on memories

"The Shape of Our Memories" is a display that will be up at Mackin House Museum in Coquitlam for the spring.