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Child care costly, needs assessment finds

Child care costly, needs assessment finds

Many families are on waiting lists, paying more than $1,100 for child care, according to survey released by the Westcoast Family Centres Society this week
New driving test gets thumbs up from seniors' advocate

New driving test gets thumbs up from seniors' advocate

DriveABLE replaced with a new driving test that eliminates computer assessment and lets people use their own cars

Big bucks for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam overpasses sought

Trade group seeks funding for feasibility studies from the federal government
Port Coquitlam trustee moved but stays on school board

Port Coquitlam trustee moved but stays on school board

Wants to continue to work with schools until term runs out in September
Please take transit to big ‘Jingle Bells’ event: city

Please take transit to big ‘Jingle Bells’ event: city

The city of Coquitlam is encouraging people who plan to attend Coquitlam’s Jingle Bells Night at Lafarge Lake next week to take transit. According to the city, large crowds are expected for the Dec.
Late night SkyTrain hours contemplated

Late night SkyTrain hours contemplated

TransLink to review the possibility of extending SkyTrain hours on Friday and Saturday nights
Big day ahead for Tri-City birders

Big day ahead for Tri-City birders

Annual Christmas Bird Count gets underway Saturday, Dec. 16
School catchment meeting cancelled

School catchment meeting cancelled

School District 43 needs more time to review feedback and revise recommendations
Library reno leads to closure of PoMo city hall

Library reno leads to closure of PoMo city hall

The release of air-borne particles and dust during renovation work at the Port Moody Public Library has closed city hall, which shares the same building. And it’s unknown when the building will reopen.

Pedestrian struck in Coquitlam

Person is in stable but serious condition after being hit by a motorist Tuesday night