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Metal grid, not a sail, to shade plaza at Coquitlam city hall

Metal grid, not a sail, to shade plaza at Coquitlam city hall

Coquitlam city council voted 5-4 last month to install a permanent metal grid over the new slide and seating at Buchanan Square, which is now being updated at a cost of $4.3 million.
Port Coquitlam overhauls recreation subsidy for 5,000 low-income residents

Port Coquitlam overhauls recreation subsidy for 5,000 low-income residents

Changes to recreation subsidy for qualifying individuals should make it easier for struggling Port Coquitlam residents to take part in city programs — but some councillors think it doesn't go far enough
Port Coquitlam mortgage expert named Business Leader of the Year

Port Coquitlam mortgage expert named Business Leader of the Year

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce handed out its business excellence awards last Saturday, naming Angela Calla of the Port Coquitlam-based company, The Angela Calla Mortgage Team, as the top business leader for 2020.
Happy news for Port Moody's Happy Hippie

Happy news for Port Moody's Happy Hippie

Port Moody’s fourth cannabis retail shop could be open sometime this spring. Last Tuesday, city council adopted bylaw amendments that will permit local pub proprietor Rylie Ableman to operate his Happy Hippie cannabis shop at 2343 Clarke St.
B.C. records 1,158 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, 18 of them being virus variants

B.C. records 1,158 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, 18 of them being virus variants

The number of British Columbians actively battling COVID-19 infections has fallen to a 12-week low.
Deadline is Feb. 1 to file a property assessment appeal, Coquitlam council hears

Deadline is Feb. 1 to file a property assessment appeal, Coquitlam council hears

The assessment for most Coquitlam single-family houses rose about 6% from July 2019 to July 2020.
Driver makes left turn in the wrong direction at busy Vancouver intersection (VIDEO)

Driver makes left turn in the wrong direction at busy Vancouver intersection (VIDEO)

Yikes.
Threatening letters filled with white powder a Bitcoin scam: Coquitlam RCMP

Threatening letters filled with white powder a Bitcoin scam: Coquitlam RCMP

Coquitlam RCMP believes a letter being mailed to Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents and threatening death if Bitcoin isn't sent via a QR code is a scam as it seems to be mass produced and is being sent to multiple addresses, with all letters appearing identical
Triplex planned for close to Coquitlam ravine

Triplex planned for close to Coquitlam ravine

A developer is planning to turn a house into a triplex as part of an infill proposal for an Austin Heights property in Coquitlam.
Mercedes Benz dealership to move into old Greyhound depot in Coquitlam

Mercedes Benz dealership to move into old Greyhound depot in Coquitlam

Tonight (Monday), city council will consider a development variance permit for the property where the Greyhound bus depot used to be, to turn the site into a Mercedes Benz dealership.