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TransLink eyes 'pricing by distance' transit fare model

TransLink eyes 'pricing by distance' transit fare model

TransLink announced on Monday a new proposed fare structure that would charge SkyTrain, SeaBus and future rail project riders by distance, with a flat fare staying in place for buses.
Family buys back Rokstad Power

Family buys back Rokstad Power

Coquitlam-based power line company back in original owners' control after U.K. giant liquidated
Patriotic Pitt River students get their flag pole

Patriotic Pitt River students get their flag pole

The Canadian flag will soon fly at the Port Coquitlam middle school, thanks to two boys who did their research
Coquitlam hands out Spirit grants

Coquitlam hands out Spirit grants

Groups get money for everything from measuring tapes to Highland Games
China trips forge relationships — trustees

China trips forge relationships — trustees

But CUPE 561 worried about conflict of interest, calls for more transparency on China trips
More poor seniors living in Coquitlam

More poor seniors living in Coquitlam

Tri-City poverty rates higher than in the rest of B.C., new seniors poverty report shows
Coquitlam lukewarm about requiring EV charging

Coquitlam lukewarm about requiring EV charging

Some councillors balk at proposal to legislate level of stations in new developments
PoCo hires Dixon as new CAO

PoCo hires Dixon as new CAO

After four-month nation-wide search council gives nod to city's engineering head
Belcarra mayor to retire this fall

Belcarra mayor to retire this fall

Another Tri-City mayor won’t run for re-election this fall.
Canadian household debt showing significant improvement: StatsCan

Canadian household debt showing significant improvement: StatsCan

The average Canadian household had $1.68 in debt for every dollar of disposable income at the end of 2018’s first quarter, according to new data from Statistics Canada.