Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsCOQUITLAM — RCMP are urging the public to wear red today, Oct. 4, in memory of fallen Mountie Const. Rick O'Brien.Janis CleughPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextWear red for Rick today.That’s the message from the BC RCMP, which is organizing a funeral on Wednesday, Oct. 4 for Ridge Meadows Mountie Const. Frederick "Rick" O'Brien who died in the line of duty last month in Coquitlam.Thousands of first responders from around the country are expected to be at the Langley Events Centre for the memorial service that starts at 2 p.m.The "final salute" to Const....…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsCOQUITLAM — RCMP are urging the public to wear red today, Oct. 4, in memory of fallen Mountie Const. Rick O'Brien.Janis CleughPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextWear red for Rick today.That’s the message from the BC RCMP, which is organizing a funeral on Wednesday, Oct. 4 for Ridge Meadows Mountie Const. Frederick "Rick" O'Brien who died in the line of duty last month in Coquitlam.Thousands of first responders from around the country are expected to be at the Langley Events Centre for the memorial service that starts at 2 p.m.The "final salute" to Const....WW…

Skip to contentJoin our NewsletterHomeEnvironmentOver two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.Stefan LabbéThis week, more than two million B.C. households will receive a cheque from the province — their share of a climate action tax credit that could climb to nearly $900 for a family of four.The B.C. government raised the income threshold for the tax credit in its latest budget. Those increases mean the credit this year could climb to $447 for a single person, up $250 from last year. A family of four...…Skip to contentJoin our NewsletterHomeEnvironmentOver two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.Stefan LabbéThis week, more than two million B.C. households will receive a cheque from the province — their share of a climate action tax credit that could climb to nearly $900 for a family of four.The B.C. government raised the income threshold for the tax credit in its latest budget. Those increases mean the credit this year could climb to $447 for a single person, up $250 from last year. A family of four...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsIn 1993, Coquitlam commissioned a survey of developers to determine how it could improve and hasten the procession of development applications.Mario BartelStories from Tri-City News headlines of decades past is a recurring feature as the publication approaches its 40th anniversary in 2024.Coping with a housing crisis and a pace of development that can't keep up is nothing new in the Tri-Cities.In 1993, developers were complaining about the length of time it was taking their applications for new projects in Coquitlam to work their way through city hall.In fact,...…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsIn 1993, Coquitlam commissioned a survey of developers to determine how it could improve and hasten the procession of development applications.Mario BartelStories from Tri-City News headlines of decades past is a recurring feature as the publication approaches its 40th anniversary in 2024.Coping with a housing crisis and a pace of development that can't keep up is nothing new in the Tri-Cities.In 1993, developers were complaining about the length of time it was taking their applications for new projects in Coquitlam to work their way through city hall.In fact,...WW…

Skip to contentHomeThe MixA survey of weekly flyers from major grocery chains in the leadup to Thanksgiving shows some stores have seen a markup for the same product.Sammy Hudes, The Canadian PressAfter more than a year of high food inflation, families gathering this weekend to gobble Thanksgiving dinner may be feeling the pinch after their grocery shopping.Statistics Canada reported last month that prices for food purchased from stores rose 6.9 per cent in August, down from an 8.5 per cent increase in July but still well above the month's headline inflation rate of four per cent."Prices...…Skip to contentHomeThe MixA survey of weekly flyers from major grocery chains in the leadup to Thanksgiving shows some stores have seen a markup for the same product.Sammy Hudes, The Canadian PressAfter more than a year of high food inflation, families gathering this weekend to gobble Thanksgiving dinner may be feeling the pinch after their grocery shopping.Statistics Canada reported last month that prices for food purchased from stores rose 6.9 per cent in August, down from an 8.5 per cent increase in July but still well above the month's headline inflation rate of four per cent."Prices...WW…

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsRead what's going on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.Janis CleughHere's what's on in the Tri-Cities for Friday, Oct. 6:Legion TunesGet your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from RePlay, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.MORE: rclegion263.ca PoCo HockeyCheer on the PoCo Trailblazers hockey team as it battles Richmond at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson...…Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsRead what's going on in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.Janis CleughHere's what's on in the Tri-Cities for Friday, Oct. 6:Legion TunesGet your dancing shoes on to boogie to the tunes from RePlay, which will play the Royal Canadian Legion in Coquitlam (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. There is a cover charge for non-members on Friday night, but not Saturday.MORE: rclegion263.ca PoCo HockeyCheer on the PoCo Trailblazers hockey team as it battles Richmond at 7 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson...WW…