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122 trees to be cut for new Port Coquitlam rec complex

122 trees to be cut for new Port Coquitlam rec complex

More than 80% of the trees on the campus designated for the new Port Coquitlam recreation complex will be removed.
Philanthropist challenges the Tri-Cities to match his donation

Philanthropist challenges the Tri-Cities to match his donation

Jack Gin has given $10,000 over two years to support the ArtReach summer camp at Place des Arts in Coquitlam.
Drug overdose deaths down slightly in January

Drug overdose deaths down slightly in January

The BC Coroners Service reported a slight decrease last month from a peak in November and December.
Weapons found in Coquitlam traffic stop

Weapons found in Coquitlam traffic stop

Members of a new RCMP Traffic Services team that arrested a prohibited driver last Friday morning on Highway 1 in Coquitlam also discovered several weapons in the vehicle.
Port Coquitlam resident concerned about sales tactics

Port Coquitlam resident concerned about sales tactics

A Port Coquitlam resident is warning others about a door-to-door furnace sales practice that he worries could be a scam. Clive Burgess said the salesperson rang his doorbell at about 5 p.m.
Trial dates set for 2014 fatal crash in Coquitlam

Trial dates set for 2014 fatal crash in Coquitlam

Trial dates have been scheduled for a Coquitlam man accused in a 2014 crash that killed a pedestrian on Como Lake Avenue.
Numerous claims made against Tri-City municipalities about potholes

Numerous claims made against Tri-City municipalities about potholes

Under provincial legislation, municipalities are not generally held responsible for pothole complaints.
Port Coquitlam investigating toxic storm drain dump

Port Coquitlam investigating toxic storm drain dump

Port Coquitlam’s bylaws staff are investigating after a Port Coquitlam resident was spotted Sunday pouring an industrial-grade bleach down a storm drain in his driveway.
Coquitlam, PoCo seniors sought for MP's new advisory council

Coquitlam, PoCo seniors sought for MP's new advisory council

Older residents in the federal riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam are invited to be part of the MP's new constituency seniors advisory council.
Film biz is booming in Coquitlam

Film biz is booming in Coquitlam

Council OKs new film strategy to attract, keep biz