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Second round of pandemic grants now open for Coquitlam non-profits, community groups

Second round of pandemic grants now open for Coquitlam non-profits, community groups

The city of Coquitlam is rolling out its next wave of grants — and a new support hub — for community groups and non-profit organizations.
Censured Port Coquitlam councillor wins NDP nod

Censured Port Coquitlam councillor wins NDP nod

Laura Dupont has thrown her hat in the ring to run for the federal NDP in the Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam riding now held by Liberal MP Ron McKinnon; the riding's campaign has already raised a $20,000 war chest
COVID-19 vaccinations just opened up for every B.C. resident over 65

COVID-19 vaccinations just opened up for every B.C. resident over 65

The B.C. government opened up its age-based vaccination program to everyone over the age of 65 Thursday in a move that expands vaccine availability to the largest cohort yet. Previously, the aged-based program had been moving down one year at a time.
Pipe bomb 'swatting' hoax led to Port Moody school evacuation

Pipe bomb 'swatting' hoax led to Port Moody school evacuation

Port Moody police said there has been a rise in 'swatting' calls throughout the Tri-Cities over the past week; it's not yet clear who is responsible
Coquitlam residents can learn more about Cedar Drive upgrades on April 21

Coquitlam residents can learn more about Cedar Drive upgrades on April 21

Coquitlam engineers will talk this month about plans to upgrade a dilapidated road at the base of Burke Mountain.
Tri-City COVID-19 cases jump again to new record

Tri-City COVID-19 cases jump again to new record

New COVID-19 cases set yet another record last week across Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody, surging over 17% to 381 new cases
Evacuated Port Moody middle school back in class

Evacuated Port Moody middle school back in class

Students and staff have been evacuated from a middle school in Port Moody Thursday morning provoking an ongoing police response. No details on the nature of the incident have been disclosed
Coquitlam teen hub moves for COVID-19 clinic

Coquitlam teen hub moves for COVID-19 clinic

With the mass vaccinations now at the Poirier Forum, the city of Coquitlam has moved one of its teen hubs away from the traffic — temporarily.
'Unethical and unnecessary': Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for moratorium on fur farming

'Unethical and unnecessary': Union of BC Indian Chiefs calls for moratorium on fur farming

"Lifelong confinement in cramped and filthy cages which, during a pandemic, only promotes the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections.”
34 trees cut down next door leaves Coquitlam woman 'sobbing'

34 trees cut down next door leaves Coquitlam woman 'sobbing'

A Coquitlam woman is mourning the loss of 34 trees a developer is cutting down to make room for a 29-storey residential tower, but the city says all protocols were followed