27 h. ago Driver hurt in crash after heavy rain washes out portion of rural road

A driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after crashing on a section of road that was washed out after heavy overnight rain

Transport

32 h. ago Spring storm continues through Ontario and Quebec, bringing heavy rain

Wet and stormy weather is hitting Southern Ontario, with Environment Canada posting several warnings and special weather statements.

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7 d. ago Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Old Man Winter is proving to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain and turning roads into a smash-up derby. “March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion,” Bavie Sara, a 66-year-old retiree, said Friday while navigating snowy streets in […]

Events

1 week ago Heavy rain triggers landslide in Port Coquitlam as atmospheric river moved in

The rain will gradually ease to periods of light rain on Monday afternoon and is expected to taper off early on Tuesday morning.

Economics

1 week ago Metro Vancouver weather: Heavy rain expected Sunday and Monday

A rainfall warning has been issued. Up to 110 mm could fall on Metro Vancouver and 130 mm on western Vancouver Island.

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1 week ago Metro Vancouver weather: Rainfall warning for most of coastal B.C.

Up to 120 mm could fall on northern parts of Metro Vancouver and as much as 130 mm on western Vancouver Island through Monday

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2 w. ago City of North Vancouver approves $4.3 million plan to fix atmospheric river damage

While damage wasn't as serious as in the adjacent District of North Vancouver or Coquitlam, it was enough to cause sewer damage, localized flooding and 'significant creek erosion.'

Economics

2 w. ago Freezing rain, heavy rainfall headed to Atlantic Canada over next few days

Most of southern New Brunswick and Carleton County is forecast to receive up to 60 millimetres of rain, starting Monday and into Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Big demand for swimming lessons in B.C. as new private pool sets to open

Glen Mitzel with the City of Port Coquitlam says demand for aquatic lessons is high across B.C. and the privatization helps ease the demand on city programs.

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3 w. ago B.C. Mountie tells hearing that ’dark humour’ in group chats was to relieve stress

A B.C. RCMP officer says he showed a “lack of judgment” and regrets comments he made in police group chats, but using “dark humour” was a way to vent frustrations about the stressful job of policing. Port Coquitlam RCMP Const. Ian Solven is one of three officers from the detachment facing allegations of discreditable conduct […]

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3 w. ago Pedalheads Swim Unveils New Fremont Village Location in Port Coquitlam

Leading Children’s Swimming Lesson Program Expands to Serve Families in the Tri-Cities Area PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia — Pedalheads Swim, a trusted leader in children’s swim instruction, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Fremont Village in Port Coquitlam. Launching this April, this new location will provide families in the […]

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4 w. ago Heavy rain expected for Metro Vancouver as atmospheric river approaches

This comes as Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Friday for west Vancouver Island due to an approaching atmospheric river.

Economics

4 w. ago Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver as atmospheric river approaches

This comes as Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning Friday for west Vancouver Island due to an approaching atmospheric river.

Economics

4 w. ago Atmospheric river set to douse B.C.’s South Coast this weekend

Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon said there remains a significant amount of uncertainty how much rain will actually fall. 

Economics

4 w. ago Port Coquitlam elementary school to be rebuilt after 2023 fire

If the project starts this summer and takes three years to complete, no students who attended the K-5 school when the fire broke out will return

Events

4 w. ago PoCo mayor threatens to hold back school taxes amid Hazel Trembath rebuild delays

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says he is prepared to ratchet up pressure on the province amid delays on rebuilding a local school destroyed by fire in 2023.

Society

4 w. ago Dozens rally in support of Trina Hunt, despite husband’s court date pushed back

Dozens of people gathered on the steps of the Port Coquitlam courthouse on Wednesday morning to support Trina Hunt who went missing in 2021.

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