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30 years since his first election: Port Coquitlam MLA recounts 'touching moment' in B.C. legislature

30 years since his first election: Port Coquitlam MLA recounts 'touching moment' in B.C. legislature

Mike Farnworth was publicly acknowledged by all parties for his commitment to serving the province; he's since been appointed as deputy premier.
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Federal vaccine card allowing B.C. residents to travel is now available

Federal vaccine card allowing B.C. residents to travel is now available

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents can now access the federal government's proof-of-vaccination record allowing for travel within Canada and internationally.
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Sexualized touching nets massage therapist $25,000 in fine, costs

Sexualized touching nets massage therapist $25,000 in fine, costs

Registrant ‘abused his position of power, authority and trust.’
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'First of its kind' addictions, mental health treatment centre opens in B.C.

'First of its kind' addictions, mental health treatment centre opens in B.C.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The British Columbia government says a new addictions and mental health treatment facility in Coquitlam, B.C., could influence how the province develops care in the future.
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B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

B.C.-wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Order was set to expire on Oct. 31.
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Beware the grinch: how cyber criminals target Christmas shoppers

Beware the grinch: how cyber criminals target Christmas shoppers

Security pros offer gift-buying, techie present-receiving tips.
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Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

BC SPCA also offers tips for Halloween.
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B.C. information law changes ‘outrageous,’ journalists’ group says

B.C. information law changes ‘outrageous,’ journalists’ group says

“Bill 22 takes the ‘free’ out of freedom of information.”
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Debris believed to be from lost containers scattered on north Island beach

Debris believed to be from lost containers scattered on north Island beach

Refrigerators, styrofoam chunks, colourful toys on pristine beaches
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When it comes to marine salvage, finders keepers does not apply: lawyer

When it comes to marine salvage, finders keepers does not apply: lawyer

“Anybody finding a wreck should note the vessel’s registration number and inform the Receiver of Wrecks,” says lawyer Darren Williams.
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