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Tri-Cities students paint different political picture in mock 2022 civic election

Tri-Cities students paint different political picture in mock 2022 civic election

Secondary, middle and elementary students voted more new faces to their respective city councils in comparison to election day's actual results.
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Big numbers of 'creepy' stink bugs invading Coquitlam homes

Big numbers of 'creepy' stink bugs invading Coquitlam homes

An invasive species from Asia, brown marmorated stink bugs have been frequent visitors to Coquitlam homes in recent weeks.
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Coquitlam crews to remove hazardous trees around Lafarge Lake Loop

Coquitlam crews to remove hazardous trees around Lafarge Lake Loop

Once completed, the work is set to improve safety for all visitors to Town Centre Park.
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Ah, rats: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam among B.C.'s top 10 cities infested with the rodent

Ah, rats: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam among B.C.'s top 10 cities infested with the rodent

Orkin Canada also has the Tri-Cities communities in the top 20 among nationally ranked "rattiest" cities.
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$250K reward for info leading to wanted man's arrest after escaping Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre

$250K reward for info leading to wanted man's arrest after escaping Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre

Rabih "Robby" Alkhalil remains at large three months after he had help breaking out of the North Fraser Pretrial Centre.
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One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

One in 10 Canadian testers find radioactive gas a problem at home, says StatCan

While 10% of Canadians who tested for radon found it was a problem in their home, only 56% had ever heard of the naturally occurring radioactive gas — the country's leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
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Coquitlam residents ID'd as victims in Burnaby homicide investigation

Coquitlam residents ID'd as victims in Burnaby homicide investigation

Kiesha Garie and Umair Kasim were found in a vehicle parked near a high school, and investigators are hoping the new information can move the case forward.
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Houses under $1M selling for less than assessed value in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

Houses under $1M selling for less than assessed value in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

Are Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam real estate prices becoming more realistic? Check out these two homes for under $1M that are selling for less than their 2022 property assessment.
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Fancy a trip to Tofino? Online auction opens Monday for Coquitlam arts hub

Fancy a trip to Tofino? Online auction opens Monday for Coquitlam arts hub

Bidding opens Monday (Oct. 24) for the Place des Arts' sixth annual online auction.
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B.C. underwater hockey teammate must pay over $1K in beer, food and hotel costs

B.C. underwater hockey teammate must pay over $1K in beer, food and hotel costs

Coquitlam team members agreed to divide costs on group expenses but some wound up covering one member's share.
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