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'How high do we have to go?': Port Coquitlam grapples with dike concerns in the wake of fall flooding

'How high do we have to go?': Port Coquitlam grapples with dike concerns in the wake of fall flooding

Are we ready for a flood? Local governments are working with BC Hydro and regional authorities to come up with a plan to prevent a catastrophic topping of city dikes.
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Port Moody mayor leading push to donate 'end-of-life' police equipment to Ukraine

Port Moody mayor leading push to donate 'end-of-life' police equipment to Ukraine

Mayor Rob Vagramov, who was born in the eastern European country, has penned a letter to the province in light of the ongoing Russian invasion.
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Coquitlam Express must win Saturday to keep their playoff series against the Chilliwack Chiefs alive

Coquitlam Express must win Saturday to keep their playoff series against the Chilliwack Chiefs alive

The Express now trail its best-of-seven series against the Chiefs, three games to two
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New rules for elected officials in British Columbia stirs up Port Moody mayor's past

New rules for elected officials in British Columbia stirs up Port Moody mayor's past

Mayor Rob Vagramov faced a charge of sexual assault just months after he took office in 2018
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On Our Radar: IKEA celebrating 20 years in Coquitlam with a big party

On Our Radar: IKEA celebrating 20 years in Coquitlam with a big party

Do you remember the first item you ever purchased from IKEA? This weekend, the Swedish mega store is celebrating two decades in the Tri-Cities.
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B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

B.C. releases first weekly COVID-19 update

Data for deaths conflicts with previously released information.
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Port Coquitlam teen who once helped preemie babies is now reaching out to a new age group

Port Coquitlam teen who once helped preemie babies is now reaching out to a new age group

A $1,500 grant from Rising Youth will help young people at risk of homelessness get a solid footing in their new homes
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Nearly doubled weekly recorded local cases has the Tri-Cities on a COVID-19 roller coaster

Nearly doubled weekly recorded local cases has the Tri-Cities on a COVID-19 roller coaster

The 88 per cent increase, amid tighter testing restrictions, was for the week before B.C. ends its vaccine card requirement.
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Letter: Port Moody staff must do a better job after public hearing is cancelled

Letter: Port Moody staff must do a better job after public hearing is cancelled

The cancellation of last Tuesday's public hearing was the second this year, and the third in the past year
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This special Coquitlam doughnut could help provide education to underprivileged kids in Mongolia. Here's how

This special Coquitlam doughnut could help provide education to underprivileged kids in Mongolia. Here's how

Doughnut Love is supporting a B.C. woman's initiative for orphaned children with a horseback expedition across northern Asia — and it'll take 84 days to complete.
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