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Win a trip for two anywhere WestJet flies in a Coquitlam fundraiser for SHARE

Win a trip for two anywhere WestJet flies in a Coquitlam fundraiser for SHARE

With provincial health orders easing, Claire MacLean said SHARE decided to host an in-person event — for the first time in two years — to re-group with community stakeholders and supporters.
Doing your taxes? BBB has advice about choosing a tax preparer

Doing your taxes? BBB has advice about choosing a tax preparer

More than 31 million returns were filed in Canada, with 17 million of those filed electronically by tax preparers and tax professionals. 
New walking map of downtown Port Moody is a boon for this business

New walking map of downtown Port Moody is a boon for this business

Grip Tire in Port Moody commissioned artist Rose Kapp to create a walking map for its customers.
This new Italian restaurant hopes to bring customers back to a prominent Coquitlam property that used to be a pub

This new Italian restaurant hopes to bring customers back to a prominent Coquitlam property that used to be a pub

Long a pub at the corner of Lougheed Highway and Brunette Avenue, now it's home to an upscale restaurant with a lengthy pedigree in serving up Italian food.
Pop-up garden centres set to return to empty lots in Coquitlam, Port Moody this month

Pop-up garden centres set to return to empty lots in Coquitlam, Port Moody this month

On Monday, Coquitlam city council will consider a temporary use permit for Urban Roots to set up again near Coquitlam Centre mall.
Want to build on a steep slope in Coquitlam? You'll need a geotechnical report first

Want to build on a steep slope in Coquitlam? You'll need a geotechnical report first

Steep terrain can be susceptible to landslides if the ground becomes unstable, the City of Coquitlam says.
How a Port Coquitlam garage became a workshop for men seeking stylish fedora hats

How a Port Coquitlam garage became a workshop for men seeking stylish fedora hats

Robert Gault has found a following for his handmade stetsons and fedoras and has turned his garage into a studio for making custom hats; does this signal hats are becoming more popular among men?
Winter shelter for the Tri-Cities' homeless moves to a new church

Winter shelter for the Tri-Cities' homeless moves to a new church

Progressive Housing moved the winter shelter from Coquitlam Alliance Church to Calvary Baptist Church, for the month of March.
How a pandemic pottery hobby became a lucrative side-hustle for this Port Coquitlam studio owner

How a pandemic pottery hobby became a lucrative side-hustle for this Port Coquitlam studio owner

Scott Pierce found peace and tranquility throwing pots during his pandemic work pause; he's since opened a warehouse so others can learn ceramic arts, buy supplies and kiln-dry their work.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the EJTC

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the EJTC

Through collaborating with various organizations, EJTC creates a welcoming environment for women, Indigenous peoples, and other underrepresented groups looking to enter the industry