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Port Moody has $3.6 million in facility maintenance costs to catch up on, according to report

Port Moody is facing some hefty bills for the maintenance, repair and replacement of city facilities in the coming years, according to a consultant's report discussed at Tuesday's council meeting. The review stated PoMo has $3.

Port Coquitlam gets $700k bump to tax roll

A BC Assessment review of Port Coquitlam's tax roll last year meant a $770,000 bump in revenues, the city revealed this week.

Chafer beetle won't meet death by pesticides in Port Moody

They're a tiny little bug that has caused a lot of damage but Port Moody isn't willing to budge on its pesticide ban to curb the spread of the chafer beetle.

Port Moody doesn't see the need to grow weed

Port Moody council has put the brakes on any potential commercial marijuana production facilities and is expected to prohibit such businesses altogether.

Cash needed to cover organic waste collection costs in School District 43

School District 43 will have to set aside $63,500 next year to pay for organic waste pick-up to meet Metro Vancouver's strict new ban against kitchen waste in the garbage.

Telus to launch new service in Port Coquitlam

The telecommunications firm that has set up a new fibre optic network in Port Coquitlam will speak about its service next week.

TC politicians get Metro gigs

The mayors of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody will be extra busy this year with municipal and regional work.

Decoding Dyslexia group ramps up in B.C.

A Port Moody mom who is the founding director of the B.C. branch of an advocacy group supporting dyslexic students says interest is growing fast in the new organization. Cathy McMillan said Decoding Dyslexia BC has become a movement, sweeping the U.

Car keyer pleads guilty, sentenced to three months in jail

A serial car-keyer has been sentenced to three months in jail and three years probation after pleading guilty to mischief over $5,000.

Paper map is the best tech when out hiking, says Coquitlam Search and Rescue

A 67-year-old tourist from Taiwan spent a chilly night on Burke Mountain on Tuesday after leaving for a short hike late in the afternoon. Coquitlam Search and Rescue was called in by Coquitlam RCMP at 3 a.m.