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The latest mission for Coquitlam Search and Rescue ended in the fourth call this season to their North Shore counterparts for a long-line helicopter rescue. "It's getting a little demoralizing," said Coquitlam SAR manager Michael Coyle.

A rock 'n roll restaurant and casino brand known around the world is about to be dealt in Coquitlam. Yesterday, Great Canadian Casinos (GCC) announced it will revamp its Boulevard Casino into Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

Attracting and retaining business, a possible byelection in Coquitlam and the need to buy local were top of mind at this year's mayors' barbecue hosted by the Tri-Cities' Chamber of Commerce.

Talks on how to implement pay parking at Rocky Point Park have been sent back to Port Moody's committee of the whole.

Preparations for the Evergreen Line will soon require tree removal along creeks in Port Moody before building the guideway and stations.

With summer heating up the number of human/bear encounters is also on the rise, prompting the Conservation Officer Service to remind Tri-City residents to be bear aware.

Coquitlam home and business owners paying their property taxes at city hall on Tuesday were also given a slip of paper from a group of citizens calling for a civic byelection.

A 43-year-old man and his dog are still missing on Eagle Mountain in Coquitlam. Coquitlam Search and Rescue manager Michael Coyle said the hiker had set off at about 10:30 a.m.

A teenager from Mexico died Sunday after being swept over the edge of Granite Falls, a popular recreation area at the north end of Indian Arm.

A study into the housing needs of women in poverty or fleeing violence in the Tri-Cities suggests gaps in affordable housing and gives a surprising picture of need in a community of relative wealth.