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ELECTION 2014: Editor talks Coquitlam, Port Moody elections on radio show

Tri-City News editor Richard Dal Monte was on the CKNW show with Simi Sara today (Friday). Hear what he said about the Coquitlam and Port Moody civic campaigns:

ELECTION 2014: Thousands head to the polls to cast a ballot Nov. 15

Candidates, voters and others involved in the Saturday, Nov. 15 civic election in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam have enjoyed a lively conversation on Twitter using the hashtags #CQVotes14 #PoMoVotes14 and #PoCoVotes 14.

Port Coquitlam council okays rezonings

Two bids to rezone prominent properties in Port Coquitlam got support from city council this week. After a public hearing on Monday, council gave three bylaw readings to change the land use at 1502 Broadway St.

ELECTION 2014: 'Three Amigos' have each others' backs

The Three Amigos want to keep working together.

Coquitlam students working hard for salmon

You would think the Centennial secondary school Salmon Project Club would have disbanded long ago.

Port Coquitlam council lobbies for Mary Hill upgrades

Increased traffic on the Mary Hill Bypass as a result of Highway 1 improvements has prompted the city of Port Coquitlam to call for a smoother flow on the provincial highway. As part of the transportation minister's public consultation - dubbed "B.C.

Learn to keep kids safe on social media at Nov. 24 event

Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate with others and learn about the world around us - there's a lot to like but even more to learn about how to use it properly.

Demolition underway for former Coquitlam elementary school

School District 43 is getting closer to selling eight acres of land in Coquitlam with the demolition of the former Coronation Park elementary school on Balmoral Drive in Coquitlam.

Big boost for Port Coquitlam arts with $200k donation

Performing artists got a boost this week when a charity donated $200,000 to the Port Coquitlam Community Foundation.

Homestretch for civic campaigns

It's the homestretch for the civic and school board election campaigns. And Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam voters have at least one more chance to cast their ballots early. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.