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YOUNG PEOPLE IN BUSINESS: The next generation of Tri-City entrepreneurs

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce recently launched its first young professionals program designed to help people under 35 learn and build their businesses.
Port Moody family sues for death by fallen tree

Port Moody family sues for death by fallen tree

The suit seeks special costs, court costs and damage for loss of mother, wife but allegations have yet to be tested in court
New payroll tax costs the Tri-Cities at least $1.5 million

New payroll tax costs the Tri-Cities at least $1.5 million

A new Employer Health Tax that will pay for the provincial government’s scrapping of Medical Services Plan premiums will result in a $1.5-million bill for Tri-City taxpayers.
Two more towers set to rise at Suter Brook

Two more towers set to rise at Suter Brook

Onni Development Corp.'s Brendan Yee said being allowed to add a second 26-storey tower to its final property at Suter Brook would help make the development “a legacy project” for his company.
No tobacco, pot smoking in PoCo parks, playgrounds

No tobacco, pot smoking in PoCo parks, playgrounds

An updated smoking bylaw for Port Coquitlam that tightens where people can light up will apply to both tobacco and marijuana users.
Piano teacher accused of sex crimes a court no-show

Piano teacher accused of sex crimes a court no-show

As part of his bail conditions, Dmytro “Dmitri” Kubyshkin was to be in Port Coquitlam provincial court on Wednesday.

Stabbing suspects sought by Coquitlam RCMP

Mounties have released video of two people they believe were involved in the Jan. 25 incident in the hopes that more witnesses will come forward
PoMo staffers cited for saving woman

PoMo staffers cited for saving woman

A ballroom dancing class at Port Moody’s Kyle Centre almost turned fatal for a woman last November. But a quick response from a pair of staff members to begin chest compressions and deploy the centre’s automatic defibrillator (AED) saved her life.
City preps for renos as Coquitlam curlers prepare to move out

City preps for renos as Coquitlam curlers prepare to move out

The city of Coquitlam will begin renovations to convert the ice at the Coquitlam Curling Club to a general purpose arena shortly after the last rock is thrown on March 21.
New Coquitlam garbage facility set to open in 2019

New Coquitlam garbage facility set to open in 2019

Metro Vancouver waste transfer station will contain a larger, better organized recycling depot for Tri-City residents