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On this day in 1980, Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox was forced to end the Marathon of Hope

On this day in 1980, Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox was forced to end the Marathon of Hope

It's been 42 years since the Canadian hero made it to Thunder Bay, which was his last stop on his nation-wide journey before he succumbed to cancer.
Scholarship helps BCIT student bust 'man's job' stigma

Scholarship helps BCIT student bust 'man's job' stigma

Trades Discovery for Women program opened doors for this New Westminster resident — and a $2,500 scholarship is an added boost.
Festival brings life back to Ioco ghost town in Port Moody

Festival brings life back to Ioco ghost town in Port Moody

The townsite used to be home for workers at the nearby Imperial Oil refinery.
Tri-City MPs condemn 'sickening' verbal attack against Chrystia Freeland in Alberta

Tri-City MPs condemn 'sickening' verbal attack against Chrystia Freeland in Alberta

Bonita Zarrillo and Ron McKinnon spoke against the actions of two people that confronted and harassed the deputy prime minister in Grande Prairie last month.
Positive school experiences start with parent involvement, says Coquitlam group president

Positive school experiences start with parent involvement, says Coquitlam group president

Want to get involved in your child's school but don't know how? This Coquitlam mom is now the president of the School District 43 parent group and she has some tips.
KidSport, The Cult and Terry Fox community runs: Here's what's lined up for the Tri-Cities in September

KidSport, The Cult and Terry Fox community runs: Here's what's lined up for the Tri-Cities in September

A month of listings for events in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody happening in September 2022.
International Overdose Awareness Day: Remembering the 'Flash' actor and other victims

International Overdose Awareness Day: Remembering the 'Flash' actor and other victims

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Burnaby residents gather at neighbourhood church to hold a vigil and remember the lives lost to drug overdoses in B.C.
Photos: Progress Pride colours on new house posts for Coquitlam school district a B.C. first, carver says

Photos: Progress Pride colours on new house posts for Coquitlam school district a B.C. first, carver says

Called "Stemiye," the house posts flanking the reception desk in SD43's newly built Education and Learning Centre in Coquitlam tell the story of transition.
Coquitlam mayor seeks fifth term, cites 'vicious politics' in last campaign

Coquitlam mayor seeks fifth term, cites 'vicious politics' in last campaign

Richard Stewart explains the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t allow him to tick off everything he wanted to accomplish in his current term.
Port Moody Soccer Club kicks into new season with special event Thursday

Port Moody Soccer Club kicks into new season with special event Thursday

The local organization currently has 1,700 members in its youth and after-school programs.