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Tri-Cities sees 27% increase in weekly COVID-19 local cases

Tri-Cities sees 27% increase in weekly COVID-19 local cases

Two-dose vaccination rate against the virus has also reached 90 per cent for eligible residents.
Fourth cannabis dispensary opens in Port Coquitlam

Fourth cannabis dispensary opens in Port Coquitlam

The BC Cannabis Store — located at 4110-1971 Lougheed Hwy., close to No Frills — is the second government-run outlet in the city.
Holiday recipe: Create mince meat with Coquitlam arts legend Michael Fera

Holiday recipe: Create mince meat with Coquitlam arts legend Michael Fera

Michael Fera, Place des Arts' program and events coordinator, gives you an insight into his famous mince meat (for tarts or pies).
Coquitlam councillor gets to know her community — one Strava segment at a time

Coquitlam councillor gets to know her community — one Strava segment at a time

After reading an article in the Tri-City News, Coquitlam councillor was inspired to run every street in Coquitlam. She had so much fun she kept running until she completed all 1,934 streets in the Tri-Cities.
Port Coquitlam pitcher plucked by Washington Nationals

Port Coquitlam pitcher plucked by Washington Nationals

Port Coquitlam's Curtis Taylor is now part of the Washington Nationals organization after the right-handed pitcher was selected by the team in the second round of the Rule 5 draft for minor league players.
'Frustrated' father asks why families waited over an hour for kids' COVID-19 shots at Coquitlam clinic

'Frustrated' father asks why families waited over an hour for kids' COVID-19 shots at Coquitlam clinic

Fraser Health said vaccinating younger children can take longer and asked parents to be patient; colouring books and snacks being offered to waiting youngsters
On Our Radar: 'Tis the season for holiday-themed ice skating at Coquitlam's Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

On Our Radar: 'Tis the season for holiday-themed ice skating at Coquitlam's Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

The city and FortisBC are encouraging everyone to dress-up in the holiday spirit during several drop-ins until the New Year.
COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs fall in eighth straight data update

COVID-19 patients in B.C. ICUs fall in eighth straight data update

Of 220 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 73 are now in intensive care units
New record for illicit overdose deaths in Fraser North region

New record for illicit overdose deaths in Fraser North region

This comes as B.C. unveils October as its deadliest month in history for overdose deaths by toxic drugs.
Holiday recipe: Swedish teacakes from PoMoArts' gallery manager

Holiday recipe: Swedish teacakes from PoMoArts' gallery manager

How do you make Swedish teacakes? PoMoArts' Janice Cotter shows you how.