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Flash Fiction Contest now open to Port Coquitlam writers

Flash Fiction Contest now open to Port Coquitlam writers

You can pen a short story about Port Coquitlam — and have a chance to see it professionally illustrated downtown.
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Reminder: Safely shred unwanted personal papers in Port Coquitlam Saturday

Reminder: Safely shred unwanted personal papers in Port Coquitlam Saturday

The Port Coquitlam Community Foundation's drive-thru event is set to help local residents stop potential fraud.
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Fraud, extortion crimes on the rise in Port Moody: stats

Fraud, extortion crimes on the rise in Port Moody: stats

In 2022, Port Moody police also pulled over double the number of impaired drivers compared to a year earlier.
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What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

What will densifying your single-family home neighbourhood cost?

Metro Vancouver is embarking on a study that will look at neighbourhood densification costs: Kamloops survey said infill projects could require $20,000 to $50,000 in development cost charges per housing unit
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Coquitlam SAR rescues three Buntzen Lake hikers — and one dog — in 12 hours

Coquitlam SAR rescues three Buntzen Lake hikers — and one dog — in 12 hours

Snowy terrain resulted in a 4.5-hour walk guided by volunteers to bring two of the Anmore trail visitors to safety.
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Coquitlam nurse resigns after investigation into accidental overdose

Coquitlam nurse resigns after investigation into accidental overdose

The nurse failed to acknowledge a patient had overdosed, and didn't report his error.
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Raul Allueva, Coquitlam's deputy city manager, named new city manager

Raul Allueva, Coquitlam's deputy city manager, named new city manager

Raul Allueva replaces Peter Steblin, who retired as Coquitlam city manager in January 2023.
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Port Coquitlam photographer to honour local mothers with special session

Port Coquitlam photographer to honour local mothers with special session

Tri-Cities residents are encouraged to nominate the mom figure in their lives for the unique (and free) photo-op.
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Traffic calming needs to be more than speed humps: Port Moody councillor

Traffic calming needs to be more than speed humps: Port Moody councillor

A staff report said barricades placed along St. George Street to slow traffic did achieve its goal, but they also caused frustration, confusion and were even moved out of place
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Competing on world stage a dream come true for Port Coquitlam-based cheer team

Competing on world stage a dream come true for Port Coquitlam-based cheer team

Positive teamwork has instilled confidence in the Vancouver All-Stars ahead of 2023 world junior championships.
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