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Deadline is Sunday to submit art for inaugural show at Coquitlam Public Library

Deadline is Sunday to submit art for inaugural show at Coquitlam Public Library

Artists ages 16 and up can see their work up on the walls at the Coquitlam Public Library this fall as part of the annual Culture Days celebrations.
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On Our Radar: Beer gut-busting comedy show coming to Coquitlam

On Our Radar: Beer gut-busting comedy show coming to Coquitlam

A trio of touring Vancouver-based comedians hope to turn the Tri-Cities "funny side up."
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Port Moody to host Coquitlam Express 2022-23 preseason game

Port Moody to host Coquitlam Express 2022-23 preseason game

And this game could become an annual event as part of a commitment to representing the Tri-Cities at the junior 'A' level.
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Minter: Plant ornamental grasses to hear nature’s music

Minter: Plant ornamental grasses to hear nature’s music

My three favourite grasses are the miscanthus family, the pennisetum family and the carex family, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
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Update: Accused killer might be trying to flee B.C. after escaping Port Coquitlam jail

Update: Accused killer might be trying to flee B.C. after escaping Port Coquitlam jail

Police say original photos of the alleged suspects were stock images with a "close resemblance" to the ones they provided before breaking out Rabih Alkhalil, who's facing first-degree murder charges.
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Watch out for rental scams this summer: BBB

Watch out for rental scams this summer: BBB

There's been a 160 per cent increase in the average money lost in the last year, according to Canadian rental fraud reports.
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Beating the heat: Fruity, refreshing drinks a call back to Ashney Rebello's childhood

Beating the heat: Fruity, refreshing drinks a call back to Ashney Rebello's childhood

The Coquitlam resident grew up in some of Asia's warmest climates, and says she was fortunate to be introduced to two recipes guaranteed to keep everyone cool.
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Coquitlam SAR to assess Widgeon Falls' water levels in ongoing search for missing woman

Coquitlam SAR to assess Widgeon Falls' water levels in ongoing search for missing woman

If deemed safe, RCMP say a larger volunteer team will be sent to the site this weekend.
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Photos + Video: Judges rate Coquitlam's civic pride in Communities In Bloom contest

Photos + Video: Judges rate Coquitlam's civic pride in Communities In Bloom contest

Tractors danced, bubbles blew and confetti shot out at Town Centre Park this morning (July 22) to celebrate civic pride in Coquitlam.
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'Someone is going to get hit': Port Coquitlam seniors fear collisions with cyclists at 'unsafe' underpass

'Someone is going to get hit': Port Coquitlam seniors fear collisions with cyclists at 'unsafe' underpass

"Yahoos on racing bikes" a concern for local seniors that want more protection from cyclists speeding through underpasses downtown and along Traboulay PoCo Trail.
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