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Bear numbers are down in Coquitlam – trash fines, too

Change in garbage pickup schedule one factor: city

Cougar spotted in Coquitlam

Coquitlam City Centre residents are being warned to be vigilant when walking their dogs after a cougar was twice spotted in the area this week.
Think pink in blue box next week

Think pink in blue box next week

Curbside collection of squeeze tubes for recycling concludes in Coquitlam Aug. 3
PoMo shuttle drawing riders

PoMo shuttle drawing riders

Port Moody’s Shoreline Shuttle could become a regular summer feature, says Mayor Mike Clay.
North Van Airbnb host fined thousands for operating illegal hostel

North Van Airbnb host fined thousands for operating illegal hostel

A Central Lonsdale Airbnb host, who sometimes welcomes more than a dozen guests per night in her three-bedroom townhouse has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines to her strata and shut down her illegal hostel.
New crosswalk for Rocky Point Park

New crosswalk for Rocky Point Park

A new, temporary crosswalk will be installed on Murray Street just east of the Moody Street overpass to make it safer for people crossing between Rocky Point Park and Brewers Row.
Charities can get tax relief for PoCo land

Charities can get tax relief for PoCo land

Tuesday, city council unanimously revised its policy to give relief from all taxing authorities to charities registered under the Canada Revenue Agency.
Calls mounting for PoCo to ban plastic straws

Calls mounting for PoCo to ban plastic straws

Cat and Fiddle Pub stopped using plastic straws, Styrofoam containers earlier this year
Mayors approve distance-based fare system

Mayors approve distance-based fare system

TransLink council gives go ahead to implementing change to charges for rapid transit
Update: Belcarra beach leak fixed

Update: Belcarra beach leak fixed

Boil water advisory remains in effect after pipe puncture drains park's reservoir