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Coquitlam homeowners who get their garbage picked up by the city are now putting less trash in the landfill.

Construction on new public facilities on Poirier Street in Coquitlam is causing parking headaches for some. But a city recreation manager says people need to be patient a few more weeks. With a new $47.

Port Moody council could become a family affair now that Zoe Royer has announced her intention to run for re-election on Nov. 15.

The city of Coquitlam will join New Westminster in voicing concerns over the process that led to the approval of the Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project.

Gerry Nuttall will again run for a seat at the Port Moody council table. Nuttall has been a councillor for nine years, having first been elected in 2002 and again in 2008.

Veteran school trustee Holly Butterfield is launching her campaign for school trustee in Anmore/Belcarra saying she has the experience to work in an increasingly complicated educational environment.

Two Surrey residents are facing multiple charges after a break-in that started in a Port Moody garage. At about 12:30 a.m. Monday a McNair Bay homeowner in PoMo's Sunnyside neighbourhood called police after finding two women in his garage.

The B.C. government is asking all school districts - including cash-strapped School District 43 - to return money saved in wages, travel, supplies and other expenditures during the 14-day strike.

Coquitlam residents will get an opportunity to learn more about the city's plans for Rochester Park at an information session on Thursday.

More than 40 landmarks across Canada will be lit up with purple lights across on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day, including a few in the Tri-Cities. And Carol Todd would like to see many more.