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Is Coquitlam ‘losing ground’ in efforts to promote driving alternatives?

Transportation report card shows rise in vehicle ownership in the city

Festival numbers keep climbing in Coquitlam

The community event circuit was busy for Coquitlam residents in 2019. According to a staff report, 157 block parties, summer concerts and cultural festivals were held across the city last year, working out to an average of one every 2.3 days.
Coquitlam women mark anniversary with cookies

Coquitlam women mark anniversary with cookies

Sunday, Meiyan Yip and Sue Johnson will be celebrating a special anniversary with cookies. In fact, the anniversary is about cookies — and friendship.
Vagramov apologizes, says 'exonerated' was wrong word to use

Vagramov apologizes, says 'exonerated' was wrong word to use

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov started his first council meeting since his charge of sexual assault was stayed on Nov. 13 by apologizing to the city’s residents. “I’m really sorry to the public of my hometown for this ordeal,” he said.
Port Moody cannabis applicants left hanging by council adjournment

Port Moody cannabis applicants left hanging by council adjournment

Cannabis retailers hoping to open up shop in Port Moody will have to wait a little longer. City council was considering zoning amendments that would allow four such shops — three on St.
End of foreign cash to UBCM lauded by Port Coquitlam mayor

End of foreign cash to UBCM lauded by Port Coquitlam mayor

Brad West pleased with the decision to end foreign sponsorship of receptions at its conventions
Tree removed, Millennium Line running: TransLink

Tree removed, Millennium Line running: TransLink

A tree that temporarily halted trains on the Millennium Line has been removed and service has been returned to normal
Tri-City ride-hailing licence gets first OK in Port Coquitlam

Tri-City ride-hailing licence gets first OK in Port Coquitlam

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody cooperating on an inter-municipal licence for ride-hailing companies
Wind knocks out power in Coquitlam, downs tree on Millennium Line

Wind knocks out power in Coquitlam, downs tree on Millennium Line

More than 800 Tri-City residents are without power Wednesday in a morning that saw high winds knocked out electricity across several areas in Metro Vancouver.

After random attack almost killed him, Bechler-Cardiff deals with the aftermath

Man who stabbed him at the Coquitlam bus loop in 2011 was only recently sentenced