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Bear family photographed in Port Coquitlam tree a public reminder to monitor surroundings

Bear family photographed in Port Coquitlam tree a public reminder to monitor surroundings

Wildlife photographer Jon Lavoie took a stroll through local woods only to find a mama bear and cub looking down on him.
Coquitlam student creating community recycling events in hopes of educating proper electronic disposal

Coquitlam student creating community recycling events in hopes of educating proper electronic disposal

Janielle Domingo is participating in a national scholarship contest that teaches the value of decreasing environmental waste.
Tri-Cities librarians share what's going on at each branch right now

Tri-Cities librarians share what's going on at each branch right now

Looking for something fun to do? Your local libraries have you covered. Here is a wrap-up article by local librarians on what’s happening.
Weekend guide: Spring clean with UpLift

Weekend guide: Spring clean with UpLift

Weekend listings for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for May 27 to 30, 2021.
'You need to realize that you're not alone,' past organizer says before launch of Coquitlam's Relay for Life

'You need to realize that you're not alone,' past organizer says before launch of Coquitlam's Relay for Life

The Relay for Life in Coquitlam will be a virtual event in the second year of the pandemic. The online ceremonies begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 and include a performance by Coquitlam musician Tyler Shaw.
New national youth non-profit calling on Coquitlam for clothing donations to unsheltered residents

New national youth non-profit calling on Coquitlam for clothing donations to unsheltered residents

A collection vehicle will roam local streets on scheduled pick-ups, all in the name of social justice and inclusivity.
Port Coquitlam girl battles cancer so rare she's one of only seven in the world with a similar diagnosis

Port Coquitlam girl battles cancer so rare she's one of only seven in the world with a similar diagnosis

Peyton Renner's cancer journey started with a sore knee while long jumping for her Port Coquitlam school.
‘Healing the watershed’: Stewards cheer successful spawning of coho salmon above the Coquitlam dam

‘Healing the watershed’: Stewards cheer successful spawning of coho salmon above the Coquitlam dam

The arrival of healthy lake sockeye smolts and recently-spawned coho fry highlight human efforts to promote salmon diversity in the Coquitlam River despite many challenges
Here's how one Port Coquitlam school is working to change its transportation culture

Here's how one Port Coquitlam school is working to change its transportation culture

Bike to School Week is coming May 31 to June 4. One Port Coquitlam school is working to change its transportation culture, one pedal stroke at a time.
Pizza crusts and duck sounds used to lure wandering ducks to safety in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

Pizza crusts and duck sounds used to lure wandering ducks to safety in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

It's baby bird season in the Tri-Cities, which means baby ducklings growing up in an urban environment can find themselves in tricky situations: in recent days two families of ducks were rescued thanks to the efforts of citizens, works crews, conservation and police officers