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New Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases dip for the first time in a month

New Tri-Cities COVID-19 cases dip for the first time in a month

Last week, new weekly COVID-19 cases dropped 20% the previous week's record high of 514 cases, when the Tri-Cities recorded the second-highest number of new COVID-19 cases of any local health area in the province
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Micro-suites in Port Moody raise major questions

Micro-suites in Port Moody raise major questions

A local developer is proposing to build micro-suites in Port Moody. But some councillors says they're an invitation to speculators rather than an affordable option for buyers looking for their first home.
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Tri-City hospice launches 50/50 draw with its annual Hike

Tri-City hospice launches 50/50 draw with its annual Hike

A charity that provides a critical service for Tri-City and New Westminster residents will again move one of its annual fundraisers online.
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Port Coquitlam mayor, councillor don't mince words after censure is upheld

Port Coquitlam mayor, councillor don't mince words after censure is upheld

A censure by Port Coquitlam city council against one of its own elected officials was upheld Wednesday by a BC Supreme Court judge.
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New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

New B.C. travel restrictions will not separate Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions

No roadblocks will be set up between the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. hit record high, as new infections plateau

Number of those actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to the lowest number in two weeks.
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Torched truck found in Port Coquitlam believed to be linked to Langley murder

Torched truck found in Port Coquitlam believed to be linked to Langley murder

A pick-up truck found engulfed in flames in Port Coquitlam is thought to be connected to a morning shooting that left one man dead at a recreation centre in Langley Wednesday. Sgt.
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Drive-thrus and drive-ins? Coquitlam revs up for summer parties

Drive-thrus and drive-ins? Coquitlam revs up for summer parties

Coquitlam residents will be able to hop in their cars for a drive-thru party on Canada Day — and park at a makeshift drive-in to see a live show in July — as part of the city’s summer celebrations.
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UPDATE: School cancelled as broken water main shuts off taps to Port Moody neighbourhood

UPDATE: School cancelled as broken water main shuts off taps to Port Moody neighbourhood

A broken water main in Port Moody has left a neighbourhood without water and forced a local elementary class to cancel classes.
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Letter: Pandemic evictions ‘a recipe for disaster’

Letter: Pandemic evictions ‘a recipe for disaster’

Letter writer argues more mental health supports need to be implemented in evictions in Coquitlam so that such cases don't turn violent
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