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$300-million TransLink operations centre coming to Coquitlam

$300-million TransLink operations centre coming to Coquitlam

TransLink has purchased a massive piece of land on North Road to build an operations and maintenance centre for the region's transit fleet
Childcare centre, 'age-in-place' townhomes planned for Burke Mountain site

Childcare centre, 'age-in-place' townhomes planned for Burke Mountain site

A massive Burke Mountain site, next to Smiling Creek elementary and park, could soon have townhouses and a childcare centre for up to 94 kids.
Coquitlam Express champing at the bit for game action

Coquitlam Express champing at the bit for game action

The Coquitlam Express will be spending the two weeks in quarantine before reconvening at a brief training camp prior to playing a condensed BC Hockey League season in Burnaby.
Use these ride-hailing companies to avoid a dangerous trip after Coquitlam police nab drivers

Use these ride-hailing companies to avoid a dangerous trip after Coquitlam police nab drivers

B.C. government issuing warnings that some illegal operators aren't screening drivers before they hit the road, putting passengers at risk
Office tower in Coquitlam's City Centre to complete Cressey high-rises

Office tower in Coquitlam's City Centre to complete Cressey high-rises

The first purpose-built office tower will go up in two years in Coquitlam’s City Centre neighbourhood.
Cougar euthanized in Port Moody after concerns the animals are showing 'no fear of humans'

Cougar euthanized in Port Moody after concerns the animals are showing 'no fear of humans'

Conservation officers say cougars were showing unnatural behaviour and hanging around in yards and even near a school during daylight
Another COVID-19 case found at Port Coquitlam Safeway

Another COVID-19 case found at Port Coquitlam Safeway

This is the second positive COVID-19 case reported at the store in the past two weeks and comes as an undisclosed number of workers at a Port Coquitlam Costco down the road are vaccinated after “a significant cluster” of cases was discovered
Black bear survey probes high death rates in Coquitlam, North Vancouver

Black bear survey probes high death rates in Coquitlam, North Vancouver

The survey will probe public knowledge of human-bear conflicts, and a follow-up study will identify any gaps in wildlife education, signage or ticketing in Coquitlam and North Vancouver, two B.C. municipalities where a relatively high number of black bears are killed
Maps show how little undisturbed 'primary' and old growth forest is left around Vancouver and B.C.

Maps show how little undisturbed 'primary' and old growth forest is left around Vancouver and B.C.

Looking for some undisturbed forest in the region? Might be hard.
Update: COVID-19 vaccination of workers at Port Coquitlam Costco in response to 'significant cluster'

Update: COVID-19 vaccination of workers at Port Coquitlam Costco in response to 'significant cluster'

Fraser Health vaccinating Port Coquitlam Costco employees as it works to curb an outbreak, while local schools and a nail salon have also been flagged for COVID-19