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Coquitlam trying to find the source of fish kill

Coquitlam trying to find the source of fish kill

It's not yet known what colourless substance drained from the storm drain into Hoy Creek, but investigators are trying to find out what the pollutant was and where it came from
This adorable deer took a walk on the wild side of East Vancouver and Gastown (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

This adorable deer took a walk on the wild side of East Vancouver and Gastown (VIDEO/PHOTOS)

From Commercial Drive to an alleyway in Gastown, one young deer made a decidedly unusual urban trek across Vancouver on Saturday, June 1.

Port Coquitlam's Centennial Pool will re-open this month

Port Coquitlam residents will have a place to cool off this summer when Centennial Pool re-opens at the end of the month.

Transit fares are going up

The cost of riding public transit in Metro Vancouver is about to go up. Single-use fares will rise 5 to 10 cents at the end of the month as part of the third in a series of scheduled increases announced in 2016.
SkyTrain hit, killed bear on impact

SkyTrain hit, killed bear on impact

The young bear killed between Port Moody and Coquitlam had likely just left its mother to set out on its own
Challenges in dealing with electric car battery fires, fire chiefs say

Challenges in dealing with electric car battery fires, fire chiefs say

Two electric car fires have already occurred in the Tri-Cities, one in Port Moody, one in Coquitlam - with the surge in popularity of electric vehicles, firefighters have to stay abreast of new technology
Beer brings new moms together for support, reassurance

Beer brings new moms together for support, reassurance

A meetup group for new moms in the Tri-Cities has grown to more than 500 members in its first year. Where they meet might have something to do with it.
Coquitlam SAR rescue solo hiker near Buntzen Lake

Coquitlam SAR rescue solo hiker near Buntzen Lake

A solo hiker in his late 20s was walked to safety before midnight on Friday night

Property taxes can be paid at Poirier in Coquitlam

Coquitlam residents have a new option for paying their property taxes this year. The city is offering after-hours payment service at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) between 4 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Coquitlam surgeon appointed to Order of B.C.

Coquitlam surgeon appointed to Order of B.C.

Dr Kimit Rai has been tapped to join the Order of British Columbia for his decades of work treating some of the world’s poorest children suffering with facial deformities and serious burn injuries