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Burquitlam Plaza to be razed for 2,175 new homes, retail

Burquitlam Plaza to be razed for 2,175 new homes, retail

Burquitlam Plaza went up in 1960. Sixty-one years later, its owners are planning to renew the commercial centre by adding 2,175 more homes in six towers — and changing the landscape of the Coquitlam community.
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Port Coquitlam clean tech entrepreneur wins national sustainability award

Port Coquitlam clean tech entrepreneur wins national sustainability award

SHARC Energy Systems develops technology that turns wastewater into heat and cooling systems, and its CEO Lynn Mueller is being honoured for his work.
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Auction fundraiser starts Friday for the Amanda Todd Legacy Society in Port Coquitlam

Auction fundraiser starts Friday for the Amanda Todd Legacy Society in Port Coquitlam

More than $20,000 in prizes are up for grabs in the fifth annual online auction hosted by the Amanda Todd Legacy Society.
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A job fair for volunteers? Coquitlam-based group aims to connect helpers with non-profits on Saturday

A job fair for volunteers? Coquitlam-based group aims to connect helpers with non-profits on Saturday

The main driver for people wanting to step up to the plate is because they want to give back to their community, CVC said.
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Canadian fashion giant opening 400 seasonal jobs not too far from its Coquitlam location

Canadian fashion giant opening 400 seasonal jobs not too far from its Coquitlam location

Aritzia is offering what it calls "best-in-class" perks to work at its Lower Mainland distribution centre.
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Special market in December to turn Port Moody museum into Christmas wonderland

Special market in December to turn Port Moody museum into Christmas wonderland

A special holiday market is planned the month of December at Port Moody's Station Museum.
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Nominations open for 2021 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards

Nominations open for 2021 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody businesses are set to be honoured in January 2022 for their hard work and perseverance.
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There’s more to this Port Moody bath shop than just fizzing poop emojis

There’s more to this Port Moody bath shop than just fizzing poop emojis

A new bath shop in Port Moody's historic downtown is helping adults with developmental disabilities learn employment skills.
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Polygon plans 148 townhomes at the base of Coquitlam's Burke Mountain

Polygon plans 148 townhomes at the base of Coquitlam's Burke Mountain

A massive housing development is in the works for the base of Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain, on sloped land north of the Deboville Slough.
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Lawyer, philanthropist gets naming rights to Coquitlam YMCA after $3M gift

Lawyer, philanthropist gets naming rights to Coquitlam YMCA after $3M gift

Donation from Peter Allard results in Coquitlam YMCA being named after his mother.
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