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SD43 schools to send home cannabis letter

SD43 schools to send home cannabis letter

Rules for pot at school haven't changed — it's still banned — but the school district will be providing information to students, staff, parents today as legal weed rolls out across the country
PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

PHOTOS: A look inside the province's first B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops

Media got a tour of the B.C. Cannabis Store in Kamloops Wednesday morning, prior to the doors opening to the public at 10 a.m. The design theme of the store is "West Coast casual." "It's pretty open. It's pretty airy. It's light.

Cyclist struck by vehicle on Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam

49-year-old cyclist suffered from serious injuries as result of collision
No safe cannabis impairment for driving

No safe cannabis impairment for driving

Government won't say how long after cannabis consumption you can drive, but McGill study says impairment lingers even after 5 hours
You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

You’ll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.

The B.C. government revealed that when Canada legalizes cannabis on October 17, online orders for cannabis will carry a $10 shipping fee. That is double the shipping fee that Ontario is charging.
Criminal prohibition of cannabis is failing to protect our kids: Blair

Criminal prohibition of cannabis is failing to protect our kids: Blair

Today, there’ll be no uptick of people smoking weed nor will there be a massive police crackdown of the black market that’s been controlling the soft drug since 1925.
Online auction helps vulnerable youth

Online auction helps vulnerable youth

Funds raised will support the I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society
PoMo utility charges heading for increase

PoMo utility charges heading for increase

Utility charges for detached residences in Port Moody are expected to rise 6.2% next year to $1,194, according to a 2019-2023 utilities financial draft plan being presented to the city’s finance committee on Tuesday.
UPDATED: Candidate endorsements cause concern

UPDATED: Candidate endorsements cause concern

Cannabis, SOGI among the issues being raised in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam elections by special interest groups
Business award nominees announced

Business award nominees announced

Tri-Cities chamber gets 78 nominations for 2018