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‘Important milestones,’ Prime Minister consoles Coquitlam students missing grad events

‘Important milestones,’ Prime Minister consoles Coquitlam students missing grad events

Some Grade 12 students at a Coquitlam high school got a virtual visit this week from Justin Trudeau.
Over 7,000 dead: Rally in Coquitlam spotlights rising toll of toxic drugs

Over 7,000 dead: Rally in Coquitlam spotlights rising toll of toxic drugs

With over 7,000 dead across B.C. in the past five years, including hundreds in the Tri-Cities, the opioid crisis continues to break new, deadly records — now, as the province says it's moving forward to decriminalize drugs, one local group is holding a rally demanding the government follow through on 'empty promises'
Speed racing blamed in fiery crash on Coquitlam freeway exit

Speed racing blamed in fiery crash on Coquitlam freeway exit

Witnesses told Coquitlam RCMP the cars were travelling at speeds of 150 km/h or more when one vehicle slammed into a concrete barrier on the Cape Horn exit off the Port Mann Bridge and burst into flames
Dangerous Coquitlam roads get special treatment to prevent crashes

Dangerous Coquitlam roads get special treatment to prevent crashes

High-crash sites in Coquitlam are getting a special treatment by the city.
New West approves pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in six parks

New West approves pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in six parks

People will be able to drink alcohol in designated areas of parks
B.C.'s daily tally of new COVID-19 cases dips to low not seen since April 1

B.C.'s daily tally of new COVID-19 cases dips to low not seen since April 1

Tougher travel restrictions ‘on the table’ as B.C. extends state of emergency

Tougher travel restrictions ‘on the table’ as B.C. extends state of emergency

The B.C. government has once again extended its state of emergency as officials contemplate imposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions on the province.
40 outdoor patios open for business in Coquitlam (MAP)

40 outdoor patios open for business in Coquitlam (MAP)

The interactive map lists over 300 Coquitlam eateries offering patio and outdoor dining, as well as take-out and delivery services
TransLink under fire over service cuts, fare hikes

TransLink under fire over service cuts, fare hikes

Members of Vancouver City council and the Vancouver Parks Board have called on TransLink to rescind a recently approved fare increase and end bus stop cancellations
Port Coquitlam, Port Moody high schools hit with COVID-19 amidst B.C.'s 'third wave'

Port Coquitlam, Port Moody high schools hit with COVID-19 amidst B.C.'s 'third wave'

The sharp rise in school exposures in the first week back after spring break mirrors growing case counts in Tri-Cities and B.C., as health officials grapple with variants — now at 50% of cases — amidst a mass vaccination campaign