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Construction costs increase for Coquitlam works yard

The temporary works yard in northeast Coquitlam will cost $150,000 more than initially anticipated

Metro urged to densify housing developments in Coquitlam

Metro says it is currently working to identify which of its 49 housing sites across the region are best suited for redevelopment.

Metro urged to densify housing developments in Coquitlam

Metro Vancouver says it is currently working to identify which of its 49 housing sites across the region are best suited for redevelopment
VIDEO: This meteor shower is expected to rain down massive, bright “fireball-meteors”

VIDEO: This meteor shower is expected to rain down massive, bright “fireball-meteors”

The Beta Taurids Meteor shower will peak this Friday and Saturday

Flashing lights, sidewalk repairs make walking safer in Coquitlam

Walking is going to get a bit safer in some parts of Coquitlam. The city is spending $105,000 from its infrastructure reserve fund for pedestrian improvements, including the installation of rapid-flashing beacons at some crosswalks.

Coquitlam to spend $200k on electric vehicle charging stations

The increasing popularity of electric vehicles has the city of Coquitlam looking at expanding its car-charging infrastructure.
Where to watch U.S. Democrat debates in Metro Vancouver

Where to watch U.S. Democrat debates in Metro Vancouver

With the U.S. presidential election campaign set to kick into high gear this week, a group of U.S. citizens known as Democrats Abroad Vancouver are hosting a double-header watch party for the U.S. Democratic presidential primary candidate debates.
Former PoCo mayor earned $151k in 10 months: SOFI

Former PoCo mayor earned $151k in 10 months: SOFI

Port Coquitlam city hall payroll at $31.1m last year, report shows.
Vagramov earned almost $26k while on leave for sexual assault charge

Vagramov earned almost $26k while on leave for sexual assault charge

The Port Moody mayor's leave took effect March 29, the day after the charge was announced by a special prosecutor.
Kick For A Cure nearing $1-million mark

Kick For A Cure nearing $1-million mark

The 12th annual soccer tournament, fundraiser is on July 6 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam; registration for teams ends Friday (June 28).