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Coquitlam's Oakdale residents presented with density options

How much density should be allowed in the Oakdale neighbourhood? That is a question the city of Coquitlam is asking residents as it prepares for a public consultation on land use concepts for the area.
Bear bylaw infractions down in Coquitlam

Bear bylaw infractions down in Coquitlam

But city official says it doesn't take much to attract them to city homes, parks and businesses
VIDEO: Harbour seal bumps kayak, sends man into water in Port Moody, B.C.

VIDEO: Harbour seal bumps kayak, sends man into water in Port Moody, B.C.

A kayaker got a little wetter than expected while out on a recent trip in Port Moody, when a playful harbour seal bumped the boat and sent it tipping into the water.
Plastics the sexy topic, but Metro looks to organics for big gains

Plastics the sexy topic, but Metro looks to organics for big gains

Metro’s planners are looking to expand the culture of organics recycling in multi-family housing complexes, restaurants and institutions like hospitals — and when the new Coquitlam Transfer Station comes online in 2020, wood waste will be next.

Youth want more flexibility in rec options, Coquitlam survey finds

More drop-ins and short-term instructed programs are the preferred method of physical activity, according to a city survey of approximately 1,000 young people

Coquitlam mulls sites for electric vehicle charging stations

Engineering staff recommended Maillardville, Austin Heights, the Poirier Precinct and City Centre areas as locations for the facilities
Bear brouhaha: Can cops and conservation officers take your phone? Yes, says this lawyer

Bear brouhaha: Can cops and conservation officers take your phone? Yes, says this lawyer

But if the consequences of unlocking your phone are not made clear by the officer, any evidence on the phone could be found inadmissible in court, added lawyer Kyla Lee.
Long-weekend weather forecast calls for highs of 29 degrees across Metro Vancouver

Long-weekend weather forecast calls for highs of 29 degrees across Metro Vancouver

The Vancouver weather forecast calls for a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day on Friday, Aug. 2, but the long-weekend looks sunny and clear.
TransLink seeks survey input at PNE

TransLink seeks survey input at PNE

Along with extra service to fair, it is seeking feedback to region's Transport 2050 plans
Bear cubs orphaned after mom killed in Port Moody

Bear cubs orphaned after mom killed in Port Moody

Trio of young bruins will have another chance at life at a rehabilitation centre in Langley