October 20, 2023 – An international, multi-government agreement that commits to addressing flood risks and restoring salmon habitat in portions of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Washington state’s Whatcom County has been finalized. The Transboundary Flood Initiative advances a …
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New school with child care opens in Coquitlam, another breaks ground
Students and staff in Coquitlam are starting the school year in a new school that is helping address enrolment growth in one of B.C.’s fast-growing communities. “More families are choosing to put down roots in Coquitlam, and we’re building the schools …
Rick Glumac elected president of Pacific NorthWest Economic Region
Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam and Premier David Eby’s Liaison for the Pacific Northwest, will serve a one-year term as president of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER). Glumac was elected by the PNWER Delegate Council at this year’s …
One hundred affordable homes open in Coquitlam
Families, seniors and individuals in Coquitlam have started moving into 100 new affordable rental homes in the recently opened 55One, a 308-suite residential tower developed by Concert Properties. “When people have affordable homes in safe, inclusive neighbourhoods, they can get …
NDP MLA Rick Glumac says local projects and new provincial strategy will help protect from flooding risks
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac says people in Port Moody will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, thanks to provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects. “People living along an inlet like ours understand the urgency of what rising sea …
Province strengthens cross-border collaboration through expanded role, new funding
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 The Province is providing a $500,000 grant to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) to help build and deepen cross-border partnerships. In addition, Premier David Eby has appointed Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam, as the …
Complex-care housing services coming to New Westminster, Tri-Cities
Friday, March 24, 2023 People living with complex mental-health and addictions challenges in New Westminster and the Tri-Cities area will have access to more supports to help them stabilize their lives and break the cycle of homelessness as the Province …
New urgent and primary care centre opens in Port Moody
Friday, November 4, 2022 People living in the Tri-Cities will benefit from improved access to team-based, comprehensive primary health care with the official opening of an urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) at its permanent location at 3105 Murray St. …
B.C. invests in high-speed rail study to link major Pacific Northwest cities
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Province is supporting the feasibility of a high-speed rail service connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland with a $300,000 investment in the next phase of the Ultra High Speed Ground Transportation Project. “Improving transportation connectivity throughout …
Expanded emergency department opens at Eagle Ridge Hospital
Better emergency care for people in the Tri-Cities area is here as construction is complete on the expanded emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital. The hospital serves Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra. Phase 1 of the $37.5-million …