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Active B.C. COVID-19 cases soar to record 27,106

Active B.C. COVID-19 cases soar to record 27,106

Active infections have jumped more than 30% in past four days
Parole eligibility cut for convict with Parkinson's disease who killed two people in Coquitlam

Parole eligibility cut for convict with Parkinson's disease who killed two people in Coquitlam

A man with Parkinson’s disease who admitted to killing two people in a home on Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau had his parole eligibility on his life sentence shaved by five years.
High school sports in the Tri-Cities to proceed in a scaled-down way — for now

High school sports in the Tri-Cities to proceed in a scaled-down way — for now

As schools prepare for a delayed return next week, their sports teams will face several new restrictions to help keep the games going.
Environment Canada posts winter storm watch for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada posts winter storm watch for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada is predicting 10 to 20 cm of snow later Wednesday through mid-day Thursday, possibly affecting the morning commute
Coquitlam animal services investigating fatal dog attack at Como Lake Park

Coquitlam animal services investigating fatal dog attack at Como Lake Park

Family reportedly distraught by incident has posted on Reddit; Coquitlam Animal Services is not releasing details but says investigation is underway
Minter: Protect your plants for the spring

Minter: Protect your plants for the spring

One dormant spraying will help but spraying two or three times is better, master gardener Brian Minter states.
Letter: When part of Mundy Park is removed, it weakens the Coquitlam forest

Letter: When part of Mundy Park is removed, it weakens the Coquitlam forest

Coquitlam residents and park users may be unaware of the extent of the tree and habitat losses about to be incurred, the letter writers state.
New rec centres and a big dig: 10 things we'll be watching in Coquitlam for 2022

New rec centres and a big dig: 10 things we'll be watching in Coquitlam for 2022

With its booming economy and seemingly never-ending construction, Coquitlam will see plenty of change in 2022 as it continues to grow and meet Metro Vancouver targets — especially for housing.
Here's why the Omicron variant has spread like a wildfire in B.C.

Here's why the Omicron variant has spread like a wildfire in B.C.

It has a shorter incubation time
UPDATED: Here are the Top 20 priciest properties in the Tri-Cities

UPDATED: Here are the Top 20 priciest properties in the Tri-Cities

Property owners across the province can expect to receive their 2021 assessment notices in the mail this week.