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Coquitlam engineers to plan, build 80 public works projects this year

Coquitlam engineers to plan, build 80 public works projects this year

Coquitlam streets will be torn up and new utility lines will be installed as part of the 80 capital projects on the books for the city’s engineering and public works (EPW) department this year.
New Port Coquitlam apartment to house a 40-seat restaurant

New Port Coquitlam apartment to house a 40-seat restaurant

Quantum Properties is set to build the third phase of its Montrose Square development after receiving approval this week from Port Coquitlam council; new five-storey apartment to be for adults aged 55 or older
Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Squeezed retailers may liquidate or merge

Savvy, nimble operators could find opportunities amidst pandemic carnage that are impossible to resist
New garden centre hopes to take root in Port Moody

New garden centre hopes to take root in Port Moody

A new garden centre hopes to open a pop-up shop on a vacant lot at the corner of Clarke and Kyle streets in downtown Port Moody.
Braid Street Studios moves into Port Coquitlam

Braid Street Studios moves into Port Coquitlam

Celebrated artist and author Susan Greig, the founder of 100 Braid Street Studios in New Westminster, sets up her rebranded business in Port Coquitlam.
'Mingling' asymptomatic patron led to Port Moody pub super-spreader event: industry group

'Mingling' asymptomatic patron led to Port Moody pub super-spreader event: industry group

'Now the business is getting blamed for something the patrons did,' claims head of industry organization representing bars and pubs amid WorkSafeBC violations
Capital projects in Coquitlam come in on time, on budget during pandemic

Capital projects in Coquitlam come in on time, on budget during pandemic

The city of Coquitlam outlined its completed capital projects from 2020, and highlighted millions of dollars in construction work now happening or on the books for 2021-'22.
Girl Guides restricted with sales of chocolately mint cookies

Girl Guides restricted with sales of chocolately mint cookies

Help the Girl Guides of B.C. by purchasing a box of chocolatey mint cookies for their annual fundraiser.
Public record should show what politicians are Zooming in, Coquitlam councillor says

Public record should show what politicians are Zooming in, Coquitlam councillor says

Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo wants the city clerk to make a special notation in the minutes to show who is present in the council chambers during civic meetings, and who's taking part electronically.
Yoga, fitness classes could be headed outdoors in Port Moody

Yoga, fitness classes could be headed outdoors in Port Moody

You could soon be able to do your gym workout in a Port Moody park after city council endorsed the idea as part of its program to help small businesses in the city weather the COVID-19 pandemic.