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Don't put heat next to the Christmas tree: Port Coquitlam fire

Don't put heat next to the Christmas tree: Port Coquitlam fire

December to February is the busiest stretch for smoke-eaters, local firefighters explain.
Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

Sunday Night Read: 'Dawn — a symbol of fresh vitality and hope'

This short story series submission is from Hui-Yu Chen of Coquitlam.
Minter: It's time for cold protection. Here's what to do

Minter: It's time for cold protection. Here's what to do

A little winterizing now will go a long way to keep your plants alive, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Artist with mural at Capstan station now has work in Coquitlam

Artist with mural at Capstan station now has work in Coquitlam

Richmond artist Laura Kwok has a mural at the $52-million Canada Line Capstan Station, which opened today, Dec. 20, as well as a new piece at Coquitlam's Getaway Youth Centre.
You can help set a new world record at Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge display

You can help set a new world record at Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge display

Last year's effort attracted 750 singers to the TD Community Plaza at Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge holiday display.
First time for oboe at New Year's Eve music recital in Coquitlam

First time for oboe at New Year's Eve music recital in Coquitlam

Coquitlam musicians Reg Quiring and Rosemary O’Connor always wanted an oboe player for their annual New Year’s Eve chamber music show.
Stop the rent gouging, Port Moody–Coquitlam MP tells Liberals

Stop the rent gouging, Port Moody–Coquitlam MP tells Liberals

Port Moody–Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo presented her fifth private member's bill in Parliament last week, the most recent focusing on protecting renters in Canada.
The best Christmas movies for every mood

The best Christmas movies for every mood

‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is.
Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

Virtual safari trips, a return to the cockpit: seniors embrace VR in long-term care

TORONTO — Ingrid Menezes gestures toward herself as she takes in the sight of an African wilderness. "Come on zebra, come," she says as she starts to pet the air above her lap.
Claire Nielsen: How digestion works

Claire Nielsen: How digestion works

Eating slowly and chewing deliberately is important.