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Local students add creative touch to special section of newspaper advertisements

Local students add creative touch to special section of newspaper advertisements

Every year, students from grades 4 and 5 channel their creativity to design ads for local businesses
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New Coquitlam golf event — with a $50K hole-in-one challenge — to help feed hungry kids

New Coquitlam golf event — with a $50K hole-in-one challenge — to help feed hungry kids

Backpack Buddies, said to feed thousands of children each week, is hosting the inaugural charity event at Coquitlam's Westwood Plateau.
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It's going to cost you more for Coquitlam's Summer Child and Youth Pass

It's going to cost you more for Coquitlam's Summer Child and Youth Pass

Kids and teens in Coquitlam can have unlimited skating and swimming drop-in visits at civic rec centres with the $25 summer pass.
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Port Moody's heritage bank branch was also a home. Here's what it was like to live there

Port Moody's heritage bank branch was also a home. Here's what it was like to live there

Denis Wood remembers the time he was startled awake by a loud thunk on the wall of his second-floor bedroom.
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Video: Coquitlam hoisting Pride flag a 'historic' moment for the community

Video: Coquitlam hoisting Pride flag a 'historic' moment for the community

A Coquitlam social justice advocate is grateful not only for the city's commitment, but for the group of young people that made the flag raising possible.
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Coquitlam budgets $600K more for new plaza next to Maillardville Community Centre

Coquitlam budgets $600K more for new plaza next to Maillardville Community Centre

Outdoor gathering space beside that new Maillardville recreation hub will cost $3 million to construct, Coquitlam city staff say.
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ScotFestBC — not just Highland Games in Coquitlam this year

ScotFestBC — not just Highland Games in Coquitlam this year

The Scottish festival in Coquitlam's Town Centre Park is expanding with a free World Music Festival on Father's Day Sunday.
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A popular Coquitlam parade full of teddy bears is making its four-year return

A popular Coquitlam parade full of teddy bears is making its four-year return

Festival Coquitlam is also getting ready for its annual Town Centre Park concert and picnic in celebrating family in the community.
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On Our Radar: SAR inviting Tri-Cities hikers to refresh their navigation skills, safety

On Our Radar: SAR inviting Tri-Cities hikers to refresh their navigation skills, safety

Do you know how to read a map and compass? Coquitlam volunteers are hosting a hands-on workshop on Eagle Mountain this weekend.
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Your Weekend: Repair Cafe in PoCo, classic cars at Coquitlam high school

Your Weekend: Repair Cafe in PoCo, classic cars at Coquitlam high school

Weekend events in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for June 2 and 3, 2023.
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