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West Van senior speaks out after being targeted in $185K scam

West Van senior speaks out after being targeted in $185K scam

This story has been amended since first posting. A West Vancouver senior is speaking out as a warning to others after being scammed out of $185,000 by international fraudsters – then getting it back thanks to the quick work of police.
Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Suspended legislature officers get extra week to respond to overspending allegations

Two senior officers of the B.C. legislature, on suspension pending a criminal investigation, have another week to respond to allegations of “flagrant overspending” outlined by Speaker Darryl Plecas last week.
Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

Forensic psych hospital hit with max fine

A $646K penalty levied for assault incidents at Coquitlam facility
Coquitlam crosswalk causing concern

Coquitlam crosswalk causing concern

Drivers going through Rochester elementary crossing too quickly says parent
We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

We set a record in B.C. for giving the gift of life

A whopping 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, B.C.

Coquitlam could take Fortis to court

City manager Peter Steblin said while he is optimistic the city will receive a favourable ruling from the B.C. Utilities Commission, the city could pursue the matter in the courts
This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

This ‘hair ice’ phenomena was found on a B.C. tree

The fine, silky ice only forms on decaying or dead wood
Students use robotics to put theory into practice

Students use robotics to put theory into practice

Brodie Milne can use physics to get a robot to launch a ball at a target. Jamie Owens uses calculus to get that robot to climb obstacles. And Kelly Yee uses logic and process to design the robot that can complete those tasks.
PoMo council could consider a casino as it looks for revenue

PoMo council could consider a casino as it looks for revenue

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov says everything is on the table as council continues its efforts to further whittle down a property tax increase that’s currently estimated to be 5.55%.
PoCo residents stop new path for Patricia Avenue

PoCo residents stop new path for Patricia Avenue

Plans to build a $300,000 multi-use path on a northside Port Coquitlam street came to a halt last week.