Tri-Cities News -

Enrolment jump leads to bigger SD43 school budget — and more portables

Immigration is placing increased demands on schools, but the School District 43 budget expects to hire more teachers, education assistants and support staff — and install new portables.

Apr 12, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Ryan Reynolds' tribute shirt for Port Coquitlam hero raises $1M in pre-sale funds

The milestone is reached on the same day Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope 43 years ago.

Apr 12, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Falcon makes last speech as leader of BC Liberals in Coquitlam

Falcon spoke to 100 people in Coquitlam hours ahead of his opposition party rebranding its name to "BC United."

Apr 12, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

'Partnership' brings 63 units of affordable housing to Port Coquitlam — and more in Coquitlam

A $36.1-million housing project is rising in Port Coquitlam, and a partnership between Metro Vancouver and the province will help fund new affordable units for Coquitlam.

Apr 12, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Early morning train derailment in Port Coquitlam under investigation

Five of 15 rail cars derailed at a rail yard today (April 12) in Port Coquitlam, and an investigator is on scene.

Apr 12, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

Dementia caregiver to be honoured at 2023 Tri-Cities Alzheimer's walk

Kathy Costello and her late husband Allan spent every day together for nearly 50 years, even after dementia took a toll on his mind and body.

Apr 12, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Letter: New Port Moody development could use a transportation plan

So why is Port Moody council so desperate to make a decision for fear of losing out on a developer before a good plan that includes a transportation plan is in place? this letter writer states.

Apr 12, 2023 8:58 AM Read more >

Calls continue to save the wading pool at this popular Coquitlam park

A master plan is now underway for Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam with many councillors urging city staff to keep the wading pool, an aging amenity in the 20-acre space.

Apr 11, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

New cannabis store proposed for Port Coquitlam, but none yet for downtown

Four years after Port Coquitlam's first cannabis retail outlets were approved one more goes to the next stage of approval

Apr 11, 2023 3:49 PM Read more >

B.C. energy ministry now considering expansion plans for Coquitlam rock mine

The 30-day feedback period recently closed on the Gilley's Quarry expansion plans in Coquitlam.

Apr 11, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Local News