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PNE on COVID-19's summer chopping block

PNE on COVID-19's summer chopping block

PNE on COVID-19 curtailing 2020 Fair: 'We’ve been down before, but we’ve never been out'
How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

How Port Coquitlam became B.C.’s ground zero in history's deadliest outbreak

As we grapple amidst our generation's most devastating pandemic, we look back 102 years ago, when a troop train arrived in Port Coquitlam carrying the deadliest virus in human history. Here’s how it spread.
Vancouver Canucks broadcaster baking his way through sudden offseason

Vancouver Canucks broadcaster baking his way through sudden offseason

Coquitlam's Brendan Batchelor was hoping to be calling Vancouver Canucks' playoff games this month. Instead, he's baking
Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Point Roberts gets international acclaim as ‘safest place’ in U.S. during pandemic

Dubbed as the “safest place” in the United States when it comes to COVID-19, tiny Point Roberts is making international headlines.
North Vancouver teen becomes a TikTok quarantine star … in Italy

North Vancouver teen becomes a TikTok quarantine star … in Italy

Daily video posts earn STA grad more than 400,000 followers
Facebook to warn users if they’ve liked, commented on COVID-19 misinformation posts

Facebook to warn users if they’ve liked, commented on COVID-19 misinformation posts

Facebook will now be letting users know if they’ve liked, commented on or reacted to posts with harmful misinformation about COVID-19 that the company’s moderators have later removed.
Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

The B.C. government has approved extended hours at retail liquor stores. Liquor retailers, such as wine stores or private liquor stores, are now allowed to temporarily operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Coquitlam woman facing assault charges for coughing on grocery clerk

Coquitlam woman facing assault charges for coughing on grocery clerk

It is alleged that the woman became angry when the store employee would not let her buy extra tissues
Coquitlam landlord evicts front line worker over COVID fears

Coquitlam landlord evicts front line worker over COVID fears

The Coquitlam resident works as a support worker on the Downtown Eastside, where she helps some of the people most vulnerable to COVID-19. Now, because of a loophole in the Residential Tenancy Act, she too has become homeless in the midst of a pandemic.
Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.