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The Tri-City News serves as a vital source for news, events, and stories in the British Columbia communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra. Established in 1985, this award-winning publication has evolved alongside the communities it serves. It is available in print every Thursday and can be accessed online anytime at www.tricitynews.com. Our platform offers extensive information on various topics, including news, local issues, politics, sports, community events, and arts and culture, in both print and digital formats. Additionally, we feature a variety of reader opinions and encourage you to share your thoughts as well. Dive into our articles, explore our website, and participate in our polls to make your voice heard. We value your perspective on the issues that matter most to you. The Tri-City News: Your stories. Your community. Your newspaper.

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Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline approaches

17 hours ago | tricitynews.com | Craig Lord

OTTAWA — Workers at Canada Post could be heading back to the picket lines in a matter of days — but a labour expert warns postal workers might find negotiating conditions far less favourable now than they were during their holiday job action. Canada Post said late Tuesday it was hitting pause on negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers after days of talks between the parties bore little fruit.
Knicks look to close out defending champion Celtics in Game 5. Timberwolves can do same to Warriors

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Kyle Hightower

BOSTON (AP) — Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals. In the East, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks are a win away from reaching the conference finals for the first time in 25 years. New York wasn't given much of a shot entering its semifinal matchup against a Boston Celtics team it went 0-4 against during the regular season. There aren't a lot of Knicks doubters now.
José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Matilde Campodonico |Isabel Debre

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated people around the world, has died. He was 89.
Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
BC Wildfire Service within ‘legal authority’ in planned ignition north of Pemberton

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Alyssa Noel

The BC Wildfire Service’s (BCWS) use of a planned ignition during the 2023 Downton Lake wildfire was based on “sound forest practices and a reasonable assessment of wildfire threat.” That was the Forest Practices Board’s findings released on Tuesday, May 13.
Stars defenceman Heiskanen expected to return for Game 4 against Jets

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Gregory Strong

DALLAS — Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen was expected to return to the lineup for Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Head coach Pete DeBoer said he anticipated Heiskanen would play if all went well at the Stars' morning skate. "He's the best defenceman in the NHL in my opinion," said Stars goalie Jake Oettinger. "Whenever you can insert a guy like that it's obviously a huge boost."The Stars' top-pair blueliner has missed over three months after undergoing knee surgery.
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Paul Wiseman |Lindsay Whitehurst

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap import taxes — tariffs — on almost every country on earth. The president is now facing at least seven lawsuits that argue he’s gone too far and asserted power he does not have.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

1 day ago | tricitynews.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers

2 days ago | tricitynews.com | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.
Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns

2 days ago | tricitynews.com | Mike Fitzpatrick

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham served a one-game suspension Monday night against the New York Mets for conduct directed at Los Angeles Angels fans last month. Pham was disciplined by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed amount on April 25 for “inappropriate actions toward” Angels fans during a game two days earlier. The penalty was upheld after his appeal went to a hearing, a Pirates spokesman said Monday.