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Earthquake simulator makes disaster real

Earthquake simulator makes disaster real

I survived an 8.0 earthquake. So did dozens of other people who braved Wednesday’s monsoon to check out a display in the parking lot at Pinetree community centre of Coquitlam’s emergency services that would be deployed after an earthquake disaster.
Port Moody restaurant under fire online

Port Moody restaurant under fire online

A Port Moody restaurateur is unrepentant about the strategy he employed to try to douse a firestorm of negative reviews on social media.
Rinks safe despite use of ammonia to chill ice, cities say

Rinks safe despite use of ammonia to chill ice, cities say

Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody all have strict protocols, maintenance and emergency procedures in place to deal with ammonia, parks and facilities manager say
Soggy season challenges cycling commuters

Soggy season challenges cycling commuters

If you thought getting around during Wednesday’s monsoon was damp and miserable, imagine doing it on two wheels.
Aunt Leah's tree lot needs volunteers

Aunt Leah's tree lot needs volunteers

Many volunteers needed before the tree lot can open in Coquitlam
Transit ridership up except for West Coast Express

Transit ridership up except for West Coast Express

Some riders are moving to the Millennium Line
New death doula program at Douglas College in Coquitlam

New death doula program at Douglas College in Coquitlam

37-hour college certificate course is being taught at the Coquitlam campus, starting next month
CAO mum after Coquitlam, PoCo councils meet

CAO mum after Coquitlam, PoCo councils meet

A closed-door meeting between Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam councils and city staff this week reportedly had good discussions but concluded without concrete results.
PoCo to have say on B.C. weed regulations

PoCo to have say on B.C. weed regulations

The city of Port Coquitlam, which last year had recreational cannabis dispensaries before the city shut them down, is so far the only Tri-City council to make a formal comment.

Get garbage sorted, says Coquitlam

The city of Coquitlam is using Waste Reduction Week to remind residents to ensure their garbage, green waste and recycling are properly separated — or they could face a fine.