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This is how much of a 'living wage' a B.C. family needs to earn in 2022

This is how much of a 'living wage' a B.C. family needs to earn in 2022

Higher housing costs coupled with more expensive child care and groceries have resulted in a higher living wage in many B.C. communities.
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On Our Radar: Handmade holiday crafts found at this free Coquitlam fair

On Our Radar: Handmade holiday crafts found at this free Coquitlam fair

The Glen Pine Pavilion will turn into a holiday bazaar for local residents to find old fashioned, homespun gifts for everyone on their list.
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B.C. records 30 more COVID-19 deaths

B.C. records 30 more COVID-19 deaths

Main metrics tracking COVID-19 in B.C. have been range-bound in recent months
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'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

'Mommy, I want to go home': B.C. family leaves two ERs in one night after waiting hours for care

"This is the first time in my life when I felt that I could see it crumbling," says a Burnaby mom.
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Imitation guns surrendered in Coquitlam by youth filming apparent music video

Imitation guns surrendered in Coquitlam by youth filming apparent music video

Mounties were called to the Como Lake Park area and determined the firearms were BB guns, prompting a reminder that even fake weapons have consequences.
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Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

Metro Vancouver gas prices could drop to levels not seen since January

One petroleum analyst from GasBuddy says the price of a litre of regular gasoline could drop by as much as 20 cents in the coming week, and even more the week after.
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Port Coquitlam seeks members for its diversity roundtable

Port Coquitlam seeks members for its diversity roundtable

A busy agenda for 2023 includes the creation of the city’s first accessibility plan and a mechanism for public feedback on accessibility.
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B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

B.C. scientist helps build 'risk of extinction' tool for biggest fish

A shark expert from B.C.'s Simon Fraser University has helped create a tool to measure the biodiversity of the ocean's biggest predatory fish, and conversely, their risk of extinction.
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Family sues Coquitlam for damages in alleged playground slide mishap

Family sues Coquitlam for damages in alleged playground slide mishap

Lawsuit claims girl suffered a leg fracture and a shoulder injury while playing on a slide at Rochester Park.
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Plan for six-storey commercial project in Port Moody might be out of step with the market says councillor

Plan for six-storey commercial project in Port Moody might be out of step with the market says councillor

Six-storey project would feature a glass elevator, indoor atrium and two restaurants with outdoor decks on the upper floors
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