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Help needed for Terry Fox Hometown Run

Help needed for Terry Fox Hometown Run

Volunteers are sought for the 38th annual Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam, said organizer Dave Teixeira.
Grievances launched after seven PoCo city workers fired

Grievances launched after seven PoCo city workers fired

The union local representing city of Port Coquitlam workers has launched grievances to challenge the terminations of seven former employees due to alleged theft of city property.

Coquitlam SAR rescue woman with allergic reaction to wasp on Diez Vista

Two people had to be rescued by helicopter Saturday from the Diez Vista Trail near Buntzen Lake after suffering allergic reactions to wasp stings.
Heat rises, so does fire risk

Heat rises, so does fire risk

Tri-Cities officials ask residents to be cautious during dry conditions
Douglas College to ban smoking as of Sept. 1

Douglas College to ban smoking as of Sept. 1

Douglas College will be smoke-free for the start of the next academic year.
Former flight attendant returns to YVR to continue exposure of sexual harassment

Former flight attendant returns to YVR to continue exposure of sexual harassment

A former WestJet flight attendant returned to Vancouver International Airport on Friday, after previously being asked to leave during her campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment in the airline industry.

Woman injured in Coquitlam house fire

56-year-old taken to Vancouver General Hospital with "fairly serious burns" to her upper body, said Coquitlam Fire Chief
Inquest to be held into death of former Coquitlam RCMP officer

Inquest to be held into death of former Coquitlam RCMP officer

A coroner’s inquest will be held into the suicide of a former Burnaby RCMP media relations officer who went on to become the spokesperson for E Division at the time Robert Dziekanski was fatally Tasered at Vancouver International airport.

Hard Rock Casino workers ratify new agreement

The vote means more than 400 unionized employees will be heading back to work after a 10-week strike
Suspect in 2006 Burnaby killing extradited from South Korea

Suspect in 2006 Burnaby killing extradited from South Korea

A suspect in a fatal 2006 shooting in Burnaby will make his first appearance in court tomorrow after being extradited from South Korea Friday.