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Minor outages expected as new power poles go up in Coquitlam

More than 200 aging power poles will be replaced in Coquitlam as part of BC Hydro’s effort to upgrade 8,000 across the province this year.
Police say Coquitlam car fire not suspicious

Police say Coquitlam car fire not suspicious

An Acura owner is in the market for a new car after a fire engulfed the vehicle while parked on a southwest Coquitlam street last week. According to Mounties, nobody was hurt in the incident, which occurred on Burian Drive shortly before 6 a.m.
The battery-electric bus pilot project will travel a New West route

The battery-electric bus pilot project will travel a New West route

TransLink’s battery-electric bus pilot hit another milestone with the arrival of the buses.
RCMP drop $363 ticket on Port Coquitlam driver speeding to watch Game of Thrones

RCMP drop $363 ticket on Port Coquitlam driver speeding to watch Game of Thrones

Coquitlam RCMP pulled over a driver doing 117 km/hr along Mary Hill Bypass last Sunday as he was rushing home to watch the final episode of the Game of Throne series
Biking to school sparks a lifelong skill

Biking to school sparks a lifelong skill

If the bike racks in front of elementary, middle and secondary schools seem a little barren, it’s not your imagination.
Trudeau peppered with questions at Coquitlam high school

Trudeau peppered with questions at Coquitlam high school

Prime Minister's visit to Pinetree secondary likely a highlight during a day marred with protests and buoyed with shipbuilding announcements
‘Team Trudeau’ visits Vancouver to announce $15.7-billion Coast Guard plan

‘Team Trudeau’ visits Vancouver to announce $15.7-billion Coast Guard plan

Anti-pipeline protests follow PM’s West Coast sojourn
Man proposes to girlfriend at one of B.C.'s last drive-in theatres (VIDEO)

Man proposes to girlfriend at one of B.C.'s last drive-in theatres (VIDEO)

The drive-in theatre crowd cheered after this romantic proposal
VIDEO: Sneaky cyclist scopes Coquitlam property in alleged theft

VIDEO: Sneaky cyclist scopes Coquitlam property in alleged theft

Coquitlam resident Leo Lee says the alleged theft is a reminder to neighbours that they should lock bikes, doors and windows when they’re away or asleep
RCMP search for witness in deadly collision

RCMP search for witness in deadly collision

Coquitlam RCMP are looking for a witness to the collision that took the life of Grade 8 student Deborah Seol on March 25