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UPDATED: Norovirus causing stomach flu

Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody is the latest health facility to deal with a new strain of norovirus but officials are warning everyone to take precautions to avoid the stomach flu.

UPDATE: Suspect apprehended after Ioco refinery break-in

By Gary McKenna The Tri-City News Two suspected thieves had no trouble breaking into the Esso Processing centre at the end of Ioco Road Sunday night -it was leaving the facility that proved challenging.

Port Coquitlam man arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets

A Port Coquitlam man is facing charges after police caugt him allegedly stealing a handful of lottery tickets from a liquor last week.

Port Coquitlam lottery winner celebrates with steak dinner

Jessica Williams, of Port Coquitlam, is Canada's newest millionaire after winning $3.4 million in a Lotto 6/49 draw this week.

MONEY TALK: It's not what you make, it's what you keep

When you've invested time, money and effort to build your investments, the last thing you want is to pay more tax than you have to. If you're looking for tax-smart strategies to save and grow your wealth - read on.

Fake Carol Todd online

The mother of a Port Coquitlam teen who committed suicide after online bullying and stalking from a cyber-predator says adults need to be just as careful as kids online.

Harvesting the power of wind

A Port Coquitlam numbered company is looking at harvesting wind energy for profit.

Tri-City assessments better than rest of region

The Tri-Cities is somewhat of a bright spot for property values compared with the rest of the Metro Vancouver, according to rolls released this week.

Recycle those old holiday lights this weekend

Getting rid of burned-out Christmas lights and bulky packaging is a little easier this year thanks to a collaboration between Port Coquitlam firefighters and local recycling businesses. This weekend, Jan. 5 and 6 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Greens have candidate for Coquitlam-Maillardville

The Green Party of BC has a candidate to run in this spring's provincial election in Coquitlam-Maillardville. This week, the riding association acclaimed Edward Stanbrough to run in the riding currently held by NDP MLA Diane Thorne, who is retiring.