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More people eyeing staycations due to high pump prices

More people eyeing staycations due to high pump prices

The high prices at the pump have some people looking at taking a staycation.
Metro Vancouver commuting experience heading downhill: poll

Metro Vancouver commuting experience heading downhill: poll

Over the past five years, discussions about transportation in Metro Vancouver have revolved around issues such as bike infrastructure, the proliferation of parking meters, pinpointing needed investments in transit and the end of the brief and controv
Got a parent 80 or older? Time to check their driving

Got a parent 80 or older? Time to check their driving

Over the next few weeks, the RCMP detachment shared by Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam will host two workshops for seniors with drivers licences and for those who can’t be behind the wheel anymore.
Broken toaster? Take it to the Repair Café

Broken toaster? Take it to the Repair Café

Port Coquitlam is launching its inaugural Repair Café next month, a free service for PoCo residents run by volunteers.
Mariner Way to be closed to re-enact fatal accident

Mariner Way to be closed to re-enact fatal accident

Intersection of Mariner Way and Riverview Crescent will be closed between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday for investigation into accident that claimed the life of a Coquitlam teen
Video: Driver uses bike lane to pass other vehicles

Video: Driver uses bike lane to pass other vehicles

Richmond has certainly become well-known for its crazy incidents on the road and yet another driver has struck again, this time using a bike line as a passing lane.
Climate change makes emergency planning more urgent — official

Climate change makes emergency planning more urgent — official

Port Coquitlam to reach out to vulnerable, isolated individuals to help them come up with a disaster plan
Merger saves historic Ioco church

Merger saves historic Ioco church

A big old rotting tree almost felled Ioco United Church. But thanks to donations from the community the tree has been safely removed, and a merger with St.
Forrests serve as parade marshalls for May Days

Forrests serve as parade marshalls for May Days

Former city councillor Mike Forrest and his wife, Karen, led the procession in downtown Port Coquitlam last Saturday.
Coquitlam RCMP cruiser involved in accident

Coquitlam RCMP cruiser involved in accident

Investigation is ongoing, no-one was hurt in the incident that took place last Thursday morning in Port Coquitlam