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Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers say they should not be on the hook for development cost charges levied on new home construction projects to pay for growth-related infrastructure; however, one developer has pitched a proposal that such fees first be financed by government then paid by homebuyers, upon purchase.
Proposed Port Moody rental bylaw sets maintenance standards — including AC installation

Proposed Port Moody rental bylaw sets maintenance standards — including AC installation

Fines would range from $250 to $1,000 for each infraction or up to $50,000 if proceedings are brought under the provincial Offence Act.
A Coquitlam man went out for a dog walk Sunday. He hasn't returned

A Coquitlam man went out for a dog walk Sunday. He hasn't returned

According to a social media post, Robert Belding’s dog was found wet at Shaughnessy Street and David Avenue in Coquitlam.
Tri-Cities Today: Events around the region on Oct. 22, 2024

Tri-Cities Today: Events around the region on Oct. 22, 2024

Read what's happening in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
These Coquitlam students want unpaid work. Can you help?

These Coquitlam students want unpaid work. Can you help?

Do you own a business? The Work Experience 12 students at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam are looking for volunteer work until the end of January 2025.
Port Moody wants to know how to make Noons Creek Drive safer, slower

Port Moody wants to know how to make Noons Creek Drive safer, slower

Parents and residents have been complaining about the amount and speed of traffic along Port Moody's Noons Creek Drive for years.
Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Vancouver-based PCI Developments wants to build two 39-storey rental towers next to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

Letter: Home prices are skyrocketing due to speculation, migration

The only way the province can ensure affordable housing is through federal social housing, this letter writer states.
SD43 teacher dead after mudslide sweeps away Coquitlam home

SD43 teacher dead after mudslide sweeps away Coquitlam home

The body of the woman, who has been identified as a School District 43 teacher, was found Sunday night during a recovery effort by Canada Task Force 1 - Urban Search and Rescue and Coquitlam firefighters.
Soccer community remembers Coquitlam's 'true legend'

Soccer community remembers Coquitlam's 'true legend'

William "Willy" Azzi helped found the Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club in 1984.