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Watch for home improvement scams, BBB warns

Watch for home improvement scams, BBB warns

With homeowners working away on their renovation projects before the rainy winter comes back, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging the public to use caution when hiring a contractor. 
Delay, scale back or go ahead: How Coquitlam is navigating its next capital budget with rising post–pandemic costs

Delay, scale back or go ahead: How Coquitlam is navigating its next capital budget with rising post–pandemic costs

Budgeting for Coquitlam's next five-year capital plan is "challenging" due to the rising inflation rates, construction costs and supply chain tie-ups, says the city's general manager of finance.
Nearly $10K in safety fines issued at Coquitlam construction sites

Nearly $10K in safety fines issued at Coquitlam construction sites

Two businesses were issued high-risk violations in July for failing to provide a fall protection system for their respective workers.
How will you get around Coquitlam in 25 years? The city wants to know

How will you get around Coquitlam in 25 years? The city wants to know

The City of Coquitlam is calling for feedback through its online poll, which is up until Sept. 5, as it looks to prepare future transportation needs.
Coquitlam OK's Metro 2050 vision 'with reticence'

Coquitlam OK's Metro 2050 vision 'with reticence'

Coquitlam city staff say they’ll be watching Metro Vancouver as the agency rolls out its Metro 2050 blueprint for the region and furthers its grip on local growth.
Coquitlam eyes downtown streetscapes before City Centre booms

Coquitlam eyes downtown streetscapes before City Centre booms

The city is hoping to turn downtown into a modern utopia with 24,000 more people expected to move to the neighbourhood in the next 25 years.
Long lines expected as popular fried chicken franchise opens doors in Coquitlam

Long lines expected as popular fried chicken franchise opens doors in Coquitlam

Popeyes at Sunwood Square Mall is the 20th location in B.C. for the American franchise.
Back-to-school shopping? Get tips about technology: BBB

Back-to-school shopping? Get tips about technology: BBB

Get your school year off to a strong start with Better Business Bureau's Back-to-School Shopping Tips.
Entrepreneurs' sake-based cooler aims to disrupt B.C.'s alcohol market

Entrepreneurs' sake-based cooler aims to disrupt B.C.'s alcohol market

Five entrepreneurs aim to disrupt B.C.'s wine-cooler market with an innovative product they call SakeBomb – a range of flavoured coolers made with the rice wine, or sake.
Port Coquitlam brewery ready to fill gap if BCGEU strike leads to alcohol shortage

Port Coquitlam brewery ready to fill gap if BCGEU strike leads to alcohol shortage

The BCGEU issued 72-hour strike notice last Friday and workers at several government liquor distribution centres set up picket lines on Monday.