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Opinion: Troubling B.C. trend sees first COVID-19 doses crater

Opinion: Troubling B.C. trend sees first COVID-19 doses crater

Percentage of people getting first doses slowing down
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No school in the Tri-Cities today: Here's where to take the kids to beat the heat

No school in the Tri-Cities today: Here's where to take the kids to beat the heat

Libraries in Coquitlam and a Port Coquitlam business are among the places offering respite for children off school today because of the heat and adults working at home without air conditioning; Port Moody is welcoming seniors and youth for drop-in activities
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Updated: Coquitlam area schools close Monday due to extreme heat

Updated: Coquitlam area schools close Monday due to extreme heat

School District 43 closes schools Monday, June 28 due to extreme hot weather; on Tuesday, schools will be open for students to collect belongings, complete final coursework but it will be a short day
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Tri-City temperatures expected to begin slow transition out of heatwave by Wednesday

Tri-City temperatures expected to begin slow transition out of heatwave by Wednesday

Environment Canada is predicting Sunday (June 27) to reach around 45 C with humidity before starting to fade, but experts ask residents to remain vigilant on staying cool.
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GRAD 2021: Terry Fox's valedictorian Jacob Wadhwani

GRAD 2021: Terry Fox's valedictorian Jacob Wadhwani

This month, Tri-City News asked high school valedictorians in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to describe what it's like to graduate in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic — and without an official ceremony.
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Catching up with the Port Moody Panthers: Busy off-season and team's plea for a 2021-22 puck-drop

Catching up with the Port Moody Panthers: Busy off-season and team's plea for a 2021-22 puck-drop

The Tri-Cities' junior 'B' hockey club is hoping for the return of fans in the fall so they may see its new core of young athletes, and that may mean getting two COVID-19 vaccine doses.
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What's in the 'Forekast'? Tri-City website broadcasts topic trends in hopes of strengthening social connections

What's in the 'Forekast'? Tri-City website broadcasts topic trends in hopes of strengthening social connections

Port Coquitlam tech company has created a calendar of upcoming events, dates and other 'notables' to keep local residents and users in the know on popular trends.
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This Port Coquitlam student dreams of the moon but will go to NASA first

This Port Coquitlam student dreams of the moon but will go to NASA first

Terry Fox student wins Canadian space settlement design competition and will test her mettle in international competition this summer, possibly at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, or virtually, depending on COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Port Coquitlam volunteer provincially honoured for selfless dedication to emergency services

Port Coquitlam volunteer provincially honoured for selfless dedication to emergency services

Ralph Laidlaw has dedicated nearly two decades of his time and energy to ensure people get the services they need when times of crisis bring no hope in tomorrow for local residents.
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BC SPCA providing flexibility for young animal lovers through virtual summer camps

BC SPCA providing flexibility for young animal lovers through virtual summer camps

The non-profit organization is starting up summer sessions for teens and kids next month in teaching the importance of caring for their furry friends, especially during the heat of the season.
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