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The bouncing ball that was School District 43's budget last year has come to rest on a final deficit figure - $10 million - which trustees hope can be paid over multiple years to ease the pain.

A fully automatic Galil assault rifle, a Sten machine gun, an AK-47 assault rifle, a Glock 17 handgun and an M1 carbine.

Changes to B.C.'s recycling regulations that make producers of packaging responsible for the life cycle of their products could reduce the quality of municipal recycling collection services, says Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore.

The future of Treefest could be in jeopardy unless the province does a better job of maintaining the Riverview Hospital grounds, according to a Coquitlam councillor. While the 20th annual event is set to get underway this Saturday, Coun.

The tourism sector in British Columbia pulls in $13.4 billion per year and Coquitlam is looking to get a piece of the action with a three-year program it hopes will increase the city's profile.

Postal workers say Canada Post failed to meet its responsibilities and delayed mail to 900 homes on Westwood Plateau because it couldn't cope with staffing shortages.

Police are searching for someone who victimized three people with a paintball marker earlier this week.

Port Coquitlam is kick-starting a process that could radically alter the city's downtown to take advantage of transit, recreation opportunities and the potential for commercial and residential development.

Another candidate has thrown their hat in the ring for next month's civic byelection in Coquitlam.

Douglas College is looking to establish stronger relationship with community and business leaders as it strives to create opportunities for its growing student body.