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Four pot shops for Port Coquitlam in the works

Four pot shops for Port Coquitlam in the works

City moves forward with rezoning applications for two private and two public cannabis outlets.
Schools can't be fixed overnight

Schools can't be fixed overnight

There are more teachers and EAs in Coquitlam district schools than five years ago, but cracks still in the system, trustees told
PoCo fire chief announces 2-step 911 protocol

PoCo fire chief announces 2-step 911 protocol

The new protocol for what to do in the case of a medical emergency says to call ambulance first and fire second.
Coquitlam measles exposure prompts fresh warning

Coquitlam measles exposure prompts fresh warning

Fraser Health is once again warning residents of the Tri-Cities to get vaccinated after the confirmed case of measles passed through a Coquitlam restaurant and hotel.

Person infected with measles spent hours in a Coquitlam restaurant

Lougheed Mall shoppers may have also been exposed
Renos shut Coquitlam animal shelter

Renos shut Coquitlam animal shelter

Some cats may be living the trailer life as renovations threaten their naps and health.
Teen vaping perplexes Coquitlam councillors

Teen vaping perplexes Coquitlam councillors

Increase in youth vaping has councillors wondering if the city can do something to stop teens from acquiring vape products
Rocky Point Ice Cream set for major expansion

Rocky Point Ice Cream set for major expansion

To put it in ice cream terminology, Port Moody’s Rocky Point Ice Cream is going from a single scoop to a fully-dressed sundae. The cherry on top will be a new 6,000-sq. ft.
Army & Navy celebrates 100 years of bargain retail

Army & Navy celebrates 100 years of bargain retail

Jacqui Cohen, who has stores in Vancouver, New Westminster and Langley, as well as land in PoCo, survives in retail as as other stores have closed
TransLink to increase frequency, bus size on two Tri-City routes

TransLink to increase frequency, bus size on two Tri-City routes

The changes will affect the 150 White Pine Beach/Coquitlam Central Station route and the 182 Moody Centre Station/Belcarra route.