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February was 'horrible' for COVID-19 in schools, say teachers, as 10 schools hit in March

February was 'horrible' for COVID-19 in schools, say teachers, as 10 schools hit in March

To get teachers safely through to June, they should should be designated essential service workers so they can get their vaccines sooner, said Ken Christensen, president of the Coquitlam Teachers Association.
Coquitlam to calculate monthly cost for next year's property taxes

Coquitlam to calculate monthly cost for next year's property taxes

Coquitlam residents who choose to pay their property taxes in advance — instead of a lump sum every July — will have another option for their monthly withdrawals starting this year.
Opinion: BC Liberals walking tricky tightrope with health policy barbs

Opinion: BC Liberals walking tricky tightrope with health policy barbs

Gloves are now off in the legislature
Coquitlam readies for electric fire trucks

Coquitlam readies for electric fire trucks

Within the next decade, it’s likely Coquitlam Fire/Rescue will have more electric cars — and even an electric fire truck — in its fleet.
Multiple grocery store workers across Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

Multiple grocery store workers across Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

Stores with affected employees are located throughout the Lower Mainland, including in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Surrey.
Updated: Coquitlam Express name interim coach to replace Dan Cioffi

Updated: Coquitlam Express name interim coach to replace Dan Cioffi

The Coquitlam Express is looking for a new head coach after rookie bench boss Dan Cioffi stepped down from the position on Saturday.
Is human food to blame for Metro Vancouver's aggressive urban coyotes?

Is human food to blame for Metro Vancouver's aggressive urban coyotes?

New research shows coyotes may become aggressive when feeding on a high carb, human diet

Update: Port Moody police say missing man found safe

Port Moody police are calling on the public to help locate a missing man last seen leaving his home in a silver 2007 Nissan Sentra.
Major downtown Port Coquitlam overhaul to ’double our festival space,’ says mayor

Major downtown Port Coquitlam overhaul to ’double our festival space,’ says mayor

City of Port Coquitlam launches plan to renovate civic centre, with improvements to Veterans Park, Leigh Square and the Donald Pathway to revitalize downtown core
Coquitlam area COVID-19 school exposures spiked more than 360% last month

Coquitlam area COVID-19 school exposures spiked more than 360% last month

February was the worst month for COVID-19 exposures in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody schools, since the school year began in September, according to recent statistics