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Cost of $150M Coquitlam school casts a pall over passage of new budget

Cost of $150M Coquitlam school casts a pall over passage of new budget

School District 43 is expected to contribute $25 million toward new middle/ secondary school, the most expensive school building in B.C.'s history. But parents group wonders if the project for the Burke Mountain neighbourhood has 'surpassed common sense.'
Tri-City businesses are helping send kids with cancer to camp. Here's how you can support the cause

Tri-City businesses are helping send kids with cancer to camp. Here's how you can support the cause

Care Camps give kids of all ages the chance to be themselves around others that may have gone through the same health and medical struggles.
On Our Radar: Karaoke, improv and 'bubble ball' on Coquitlam Youth Week's agenda — and all events are free

On Our Radar: Karaoke, improv and 'bubble ball' on Coquitlam Youth Week's agenda — and all events are free

What's your teen's favourite activity? They may be able to belt out their favourite song, create a new clay pot and drain three-pointers, all while meeting new people too.
New: Person responsible for Coquitlam man's death one year ago died in another shooting

New: Person responsible for Coquitlam man's death one year ago died in another shooting

Investigators could not get into specifics, but are thanking witnesses who cooperated for their help that led to the closure of Bailey McKinney's case.
Massive theft of power tools from Port Coquitlam hardware store leaves owner anxious, upset

Massive theft of power tools from Port Coquitlam hardware store leaves owner anxious, upset

The shop owner, an immigrant mother who learned the hardware business working at Walmart for eight years, will have to replace the equipment and is anticipating an insurance premium hike.
Don’t mess with this guy: Port Coquitlam athlete is a world champion ninja

Don’t mess with this guy: Port Coquitlam athlete is a world champion ninja

Jaden Miki has been a competitive ninja for five years
Photos: Frankenstein thrills with monster at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam

Photos: Frankenstein thrills with monster at Dr. Charles Best Secondary in Coquitlam

Frankenstein 1930 is the spring play by Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Tickets are now on sale for the production.
Nearly 60% of eligible Tri-City residents now triple-vaccinated against COVID-19

Nearly 60% of eligible Tri-City residents now triple-vaccinated against COVID-19

There was almost a 20 per cent uptick in the last month among those that chose to receive a third shot against the virus.
Gleneagle heads 'Into the Woods' as it pays tribute the musical's creator Stephen Sondheim

Gleneagle heads 'Into the Woods' as it pays tribute the musical's creator Stephen Sondheim

Gleneagle Secondary will have an extra special show when it opens Into the Woods next week.
Plastic shopping bags to be eliminated at Walmart's two Tri-City stores

Plastic shopping bags to be eliminated at Walmart's two Tri-City stores

Do you frequently shop at Walmart? You may notice a big change at its Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam locations by the end of April.