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Got a toonie? It'll get you into pre-registered events during sixth Coquitlam Kaleidoscope festival

Got a toonie? It'll get you into pre-registered events during sixth Coquitlam Kaleidoscope festival

Following health guidelines, the 2021 edition is set to celebrate the arts with something for everyone — including free drop-ins — from music and dance to crafts and lasers.
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Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Deaths stay low as COVID-19 cases keep spiking in B.C.

Active infections rise to highest level since May.
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From busting bad guys to battling B.O.; Port Moody cop spends retirement making soap

From busting bad guys to battling B.O.; Port Moody cop spends retirement making soap

A retired cop from Port Moody is discovering there's not a huge difference between his former career and his current retirement avocation, making soap.
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A big $12.4M splash from multiple governments will help upgrade Coquitlam's Spani Pool

A big $12.4M splash from multiple governments will help upgrade Coquitlam's Spani Pool

The 50-year-old Mundy Park facility is gearing up for construction set to begin after 2022's swimming season and all levels of government are backing its facelift.
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Tri-Cities recorded 45 COVID-19 local health cases during first week of August: data

Tri-Cities recorded 45 COVID-19 local health cases during first week of August: data

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) says the region endured a 67% increase compared to the final week of July with the Delta variant being of main concern.
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Extreme heat alert prompts reminder for Tri-City residents to stay cool, hydrated

Extreme heat alert prompts reminder for Tri-City residents to stay cool, hydrated

Temperatures could cross the 40 C threshold in the days ahead as cooling centres and clean air spaces remain open for the public.
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Another coyote attack in Stanley Park: jogger bit from behind

Another coyote attack in Stanley Park: jogger bit from behind

Anyone in the park should use abundant caution, as there is a high risk of encountering an aggressive coyote.
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Coquitlam parents worried about toddler's heart surgery with surgeon shortage unresolved

Coquitlam parents worried about toddler's heart surgery with surgeon shortage unresolved

Ministry of Health says ongoing staffing issues at BC Children's Hospital expected to continue through the fall, sending many B.C. families out of province to get complex cardiac and transplant surgery
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Experts providing tips for uncertain Tri-City caregivers, families of loved ones with dementia

Experts providing tips for uncertain Tri-City caregivers, families of loved ones with dementia

A series of free webinars are scheduled in the coming weeks by the Alzheimer Society of BC.
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Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit new 11-week high

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. hit new 11-week high

Number of people fighting infections up 85% in past week
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