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'Predictable,' Coquitlam MLA says of Tri-Cities' homelessness

'Predictable,' Coquitlam MLA says of Tri-Cities' homelessness

The cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody "have been dragging their feet,” MLA Selina Robinson said of the supportive housing plight.
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Regional rail for south B.C.? Group wants Coquitlam to get on side

Regional rail for south B.C.? Group wants Coquitlam to get on side

A non-profit society dedicated to bringing regional rail from the Fraser Valley to Whistler, through the Tri-Cities, spoke at Coquitlam's committee of council on Monday, July 15, 2024. It didn't get the response it wanted.
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Port Moody projects budget is saving the city more than $500K

Port Moody projects budget is saving the city more than $500K

More revenue than expected is coming from Port Moody's recreation and cultural services.
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Get Out: Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club

Get Out: Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club

"Recreation and fun for everyone" is the mantra behind the game of bowls.
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BBB: Need-to-know tips to fly safely on your summer vacation

BBB: Need-to-know tips to fly safely on your summer vacation

Book flights early, pack light and carry a list of emergency contacts are some tips the Better Business Bureau suggests for summer travelers.
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A homeless shelter is out of control. Coquitlam wants action

A homeless shelter is out of control. Coquitlam wants action

Coquitlam RCMP attended 3030 Gordon Ave. nearly 500 times last year, while firefighters were on site 218 times. The city says the homeless shelter is a drain on civic resources.
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Coquitlam's OCP is more than 1,000 pages. It's about to shrink

Coquitlam's OCP is more than 1,000 pages. It's about to shrink

Coquitlam planners feel about 65 per cent of the Official Community Plan content is redundant while 15 per cent is obsolete, allowing staff to shave the existing OCP to less than 400 pages.
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Firms fined $22K over three months for fall risks at Tri-City construction sites

Firms fined $22K over three months for fall risks at Tri-City construction sites

One company was fined $10,000, one had no barriers at 30 feet in the air and a third saw one of its employees get seriously injured after falling two storeys.
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'It's a tough biz': This Port Coquitlam brewery is closing after just three years in operation

'It's a tough biz': This Port Coquitlam brewery is closing after just three years in operation

Boardwalk Brewing, in Port Coquitlam's Dominion Triangle area, opened in July 2021.
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Two grocery items in Coquitlam cost $40. The NDP is not happy

Two grocery items in Coquitlam cost $40. The NDP is not happy

Burnaby South MP and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Coquitlam today, July 8, 2024, to speak about the rising cost of groceries in Canada. His party's motion to force lower grocery bills was rejected last month.
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