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Coquitlam bans food at three Burke Mountain parks due to bear activity

Coquitlam bans food at three Burke Mountain parks due to bear activity

Coquitlam has also increased bylaw patrols in the parks to educate and enforce the temporary ban.
Free swimming, forest walks: Tips for keeping cool in the Tri-Cities

Free swimming, forest walks: Tips for keeping cool in the Tri-Cities

Public places where Tri-City residents can stay safe during the heat wave this week.
Residents claim Port Moody Inlet waters are like the 'wild, wild West.' They're trying to do something about it

Residents claim Port Moody Inlet waters are like the 'wild, wild West.' They're trying to do something about it

More recreational users are putting pressure on the waters and habitat of Burrard Inlet.
From Coquitlam archivist to Vancouver author: Lonie out with debut kids novel

From Coquitlam archivist to Vancouver author: Lonie out with debut kids novel

Emily Lonie, Coquitlam's archivist from 2013 to 2021, released "Corben and the Crow Commute" this month on Amazon.
Port Moody will change its permit policies after cycling event snafu

Port Moody will change its permit policies after cycling event snafu

The Tri-City Cycling Club's annual invitational ride raised more than $8,000 for the SHARE food bank
There are 78 days until Halloween. This Coquitlam store will soon have Barbie costumes

There are 78 days until Halloween. This Coquitlam store will soon have Barbie costumes

Spirit Halloween opens its doors at the former Independent grocery store on North Road this month.
Used sporting gear needed for next KidSport sale in Coquitlam

Used sporting gear needed for next KidSport sale in Coquitlam

KidSport Tri-Cities' executive director Chris Wilson is asking for high-quality used sports equipment — no more than six years old — to be dropped off between Aug. 30 and Sept. 8 in the Tri-Cities.
Special meeting to get this Port Coquitlam development to the next stage

Special meeting to get this Port Coquitlam development to the next stage

A public hearing will be held on a zoning change to a downtown condo project called The Met.
Coquitlam Public Library has a new executive director

Coquitlam Public Library has a new executive director

Anthea Goffe will replace Todd Gnissios, who was fired by the Coquitlam Public Library board in February.
Tri-City recreation facilities becoming cooling centres during hot spell

Tri-City recreation facilities becoming cooling centres during hot spell

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are turning their recreation facilities into cooling centres during the current hot spell — and two are pet-friendly.