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Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

Switch off the lights for Earth Hour this Saturday

Last year, B.C. Hydro said there was an increase in electricity use across B.C. during Earth Hour for the first time in a decade.
Sex assault allegation 'false,' says Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov

Sex assault allegation 'false,' says Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov

In a brief statement at Port Moody city hall, Mayor Rob Vagramov called an accusation of sexual assault against him false and said he would be taking legal action for defamation.
Criminally charged councillors can't be forced from office

Criminally charged councillors can't be forced from office

Provincial regulations do not require a city council member who has been charged with — or even convicted of — a crime to step down but the UBCM would like to change that.
Port Moody Mayor Vagramov charged with sexual assault

Port Moody Mayor Vagramov charged with sexual assault

Special prosecutor lay a charge of sexual assault after three month investigation.
Making gas companies pay for climate change goal of Coquitlam group

Making gas companies pay for climate change goal of Coquitlam group

Local residents plan to bring climate change issues to Coquitlam town hall meeting next month
Insulin pump means life for Port Coquitlam boy, financial challenge for his family

Insulin pump means life for Port Coquitlam boy, financial challenge for his family

Nicholas Legge loves playing soccer so much he brings his ball to school every day. He also enjoys karate, baseball and riding his bike.
No break for convicted child porn hoarder

No break for convicted child porn hoarder

Scott Alexander had appealed for a reduced sentence after RCMP found roughly 6,000 images and 400 videos of child pornography in his Coquitlam basement suit.
Port Moody to look at low-income housing options

Port Moody to look at low-income housing options

Port Moody is aiming to be proactive about finding suitable sites for low-income housing, should the need arise. Acting on a resolution from Coun.
Teen, 13, killed in fatal Coquitlam accident

Teen, 13, killed in fatal Coquitlam accident

The scene of the accident has been transformed into an impromptu memorial.
SUV strikes Coquitlam power pole, severs electricity to 1,500

SUV strikes Coquitlam power pole, severs electricity to 1,500

A Coquitlam man drove his vehicle into a power pole Tuesday night, cutting electricity to 1,500 residents