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Visitation restrictions at seniors care homes lift July 19

Visitation restrictions at seniors care homes lift July 19

No more masks, limits on number of visitors at seniors care homes
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Coquitlam man charged for importing prohibited weapons into Canada

Coquitlam man charged for importing prohibited weapons into Canada

John Summers was arrested last month after firearms suppressors and conducted energy weapons were seized in the Maillardville area, along with $54,000 cash.
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In Coquitlam, Canada makes five-year $9.2B commitment for $10 per day childcare

In Coquitlam, Canada makes five-year $9.2B commitment for $10 per day childcare

Joined by other dignitaries — including Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon and B.C. Premier John Horgan — Trudeau said hardworking families "deserve better."
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Coquitlam RCMP traffic team issues more than 100 speeding tickets in one day

Coquitlam RCMP traffic team issues more than 100 speeding tickets in one day

The tickets were issued in one shift across Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam where some drivers were caught speeding through playground and construction zones.
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Got scenic photos of Port Moody? The city needs your help

Got scenic photos of Port Moody? The city needs your help

PoMo's 2022 calendar is being planned and photographers — self-proclaimed and professional — are being asked to submit pics of the city's various landscapes.
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Six new stations continue to rev up Coquitlam's EV charging pilot

Six new stations continue to rev up Coquitlam's EV charging pilot

The new free units are meant for long-duration charging; installed in parking lots at city hall and the Coquitlam Public Library's city centre branch.
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Two deaths linked to COVID-19 recorded among active outbreak at Port Moody hospital

Two deaths linked to COVID-19 recorded among active outbreak at Port Moody hospital

Fraser Health confirms two people have died in Eagle Ridge Hospital among 13 total cases of the virus reported since an outbreak was declared on June 21, 2021.
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Property tax hikes 'likely' next year in Coquitlam, PoCo to cover new RCMP union contract

Property tax hikes 'likely' next year in Coquitlam, PoCo to cover new RCMP union contract

Mounties in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will head to the polls this summer to vote on their first federal collective agreement as unionized members.
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UPDATE: No injuries reported from Port Coquitlam vehicle fire, but major delays still expected as Mary Hill Bypass reopens

UPDATE: No injuries reported from Port Coquitlam vehicle fire, but major delays still expected as Mary Hill Bypass reopens

Commuters are still asked to avoid Highway 7b, if possible, as an incident involving an apparent dump truck temporarily closed the stretch between Pitt River Road and Shaughnessy Street.
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A "made in Coquitlam" public engagement strategy. What will that look like?

A "made in Coquitlam" public engagement strategy. What will that look like?

The city of Coquitlam is developing a community engagement strategy to get more public feedback on civic policies and plans.
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