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B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

January job gains in B.C. were wiped out in one fell swoop last month — and then some — with the province shedding 6,500 jobs in February. The West Coast also saw its unemployment rate jump 0.
'Our goal is to get people off the street and we are simply not doing it'

'Our goal is to get people off the street and we are simply not doing it'

The head of the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group says not enough is being done for homeless people in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend when Daylight Saving Time goes into effect. Daylight Saving (DST) begin on Sunday, March 8 at 3 a.m. and continue until Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. PDT this year.
Port Coquitlam woman's deportation halted so she can take care of her grandson

Port Coquitlam woman's deportation halted so she can take care of her grandson

Her case was part of the largest immigration fraud in B.C.'s history. But while the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada found Ou Lian Li participated in a fraudulent permanent residency application, it did not deport her on humanitarian grounds
Changes coming for MAiD

Changes coming for MAiD

The B.C.
Vancouver university tells 2,000 students to stay home over coronavirus concerns

Vancouver university tells 2,000 students to stay home over coronavirus concerns

Student came into contact with confirmed COVID-19 case
Drink this new beer – for charity, of course – from Port Coquitlam craft brewers

Drink this new beer – for charity, of course – from Port Coquitlam craft brewers

Port Coquitlam breweries Taylight, Northpaw, Tinhouse and Patina plus craft distillery Provincial Spirits team up to create a West Coast IPA whose proceeds will go to a local charity
Residents of Tri-City seniors' home at greater risk to COVID-19 due to medical supply shortage

Residents of Tri-City seniors' home at greater risk to COVID-19 due to medical supply shortage

The supply of surgical masks and gloves is drying up in Tri-City senior homes as COVID-19 fears spark hoarding by residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

Worried health officials are trying to track down source of new case, as it's not connected to travel
Is your business ready for COVID-19? Tri-Cities Chamber has some tips

Is your business ready for COVID-19? Tri-Cities Chamber has some tips

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce says businesses in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody need to have plans to deal with issues such as sick days, business continuity and remote work for employees