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Port Coquitlam reaches out on Fremont connector

An issue that has for years been part of transportation planning discussions in Port Coquitlam will be a step closer to conclusion with a public input opportunity next week.

Local police preparing for Evergreen Line's arrival

The Tri-Cities' two police forces are gearing up for the 2016 arrival of the Evergreen Line with a request for new officers and research into expected crime trends.

Don't fall for BC Hydro scam, warns Coquitlam RCMP

Coquitlam RCMP are warning residents and business owners not to fall for a BC Hydro scam. On Jan. 13 a local business received two phone calls from a 1-800 number claiming to be BC Hydro.

Coquitlam RCMP have condolence book for Const. David Wynn

Coquitlam RCMP are reaching out to help support the family of an Alberta RCMP officer shot in the line of duty on Jan. 17. Const. David Wynn, 42, died in hospital Wednesday morning. He was shot in the head while responding to a call at a St.

Port Moody grad counting on Bitcoin

A former Port Moody man is hoping the digital currency Bitcoin will take off among technology buffs, businesses and consumers alike, and has installed two ATMs in the Tri-Cities area to help make his dream come true.

UPDATED: Fire crews battle blaze at Coquitlam strip mall

Coquitlam Fire and Rescue crews were busy mopping up a blaze Thursday morning that tore through a strip mall at Barnet Highway and Falcon Drive.

More Coquitlam Mounties requested for more targeted policing

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for 12 new police officers over the next two years, a service enhancement that if approved by Coquitlam council, would add $1.8 million to the city's budget. For the 2015 request, Insp.

City of Coquitlam pays $11M for Burke site

The city of Coquitlam bought 160 acres of land in the northeast section of Burke Mountain, an investment staff said will benefit future taxpayers.

Coquitlam RCMP hope for new info on old fire that killed two women

The Bel-Air Manor apartment fire killed two people and left 38 homeless 21 years ago but investigators are hoping the passage of time will encourage witnesses to come forward with new information.

Heritage enthusiasts concerned about the future of Ioco townsite

A bright winter sun casts a warm late-afternoon glow on the cedars, overgrown laurel hedges, houses and grassy lawns of a once-thriving company town.