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High school boys soccer back on the pitch in the Tri-Cities

High school boys soccer back on the pitch in the Tri-Cities

After a more than a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school sports is back. Here's a look at the senior boys soccer season that opened last Tuesday.
Police investigate possible 'swatting' after threats at Port Moody elementary school and Burnaby mall

Police investigate possible 'swatting' after threats at Port Moody elementary school and Burnaby mall

Incident at Seaview elementary school and Metropolis at Metrotown may be linked, police say, as bomb scare and shooting threats prove to be unfounded
11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

11 more COVID-19 deaths raise B.C. pandemic death toll to 1,973

Children in kindergarten through Grade 12 province-wide must now wear masks at schools.
Port Coquitlam residents capture images of corpulent bruins during 'Fat Bear Week'

Port Coquitlam residents capture images of corpulent bruins during 'Fat Bear Week'

Fat Bear Week was popularized by a U.S. conservancy group that monitors bears in Alaska — but monitoring black bears and noting how big they get is popular on social media even in the Tri-Cities
E-bikes, e-scooters can roll on Coquitlam's new 'Guildford Greenway' in 2022

E-bikes, e-scooters can roll on Coquitlam's new 'Guildford Greenway' in 2022

A major road in Coquitlam’s City Centre neighbourhood will be sectioned off next year for bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, skateboards and other micro-mobility devices.
Huge Port Coquitlam fire response stops blaze from spreading to neighbouring home

Huge Port Coquitlam fire response stops blaze from spreading to neighbouring home

A townhome at 1137 Bennet Dr. sustained heavy damaged after a fire started in the garage and spread to the roof; the adjoining townhome was saved by firefighters who arrived to tackle the blaze
Starting Monday, all students in School District 43 must wear masks

Starting Monday, all students in School District 43 must wear masks

Dr. Bonnie Henry says kids in kindergarten to Grade 3 will have to wear masks in school, even at their desks, but no vaccine mandate yet for school teachers and workers
Mask up and get ready to party at the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre

Mask up and get ready to party at the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre

The city is hosting a grand opening event for its $132 million facility beginning at noon on Saturday, Oct. 2.; bring your mask, proof of vaccine and pre-register for some activities
TransLink slashes fares for HandyDART users

TransLink slashes fares for HandyDART users

Users can also do contactless payment
Pandemic bike boom putting more pressure on Tri-City trails

Pandemic bike boom putting more pressure on Tri-City trails

More people are using local mountain bike and hiking trails than ever before. That's putting pressure on groups like the Tri-Cities Off-Road Cycling Association (TORCA) to maintain those trails and educate users about their proper use.