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The long-awaited bridges spanning the Brunette River between Coquitlam and New Westminster are finally open.

Pick the route now, figure out the details later. That was the decision by Port Coquitlam city council Monday as it drew its line for the future Fremont Connector.

A plan that will guide Coquitlam's sports facility usage for the next decade was approved by city council Monday evening.

Residential property tax bills in Port Coquitlam will go up 1.49% this year, a jump of $29 for an average single-family home.

Lane closures on Clarke Road at Seaview Drive in Port Moody will remain in effect into April as Evergreen Line tunnelling work continues in the area.

A group of Dr. Charles Best secondary students learned a history lesson about Canada's participation in World War II and did some service work of their own during a spring break tour of France.

Don't even think of leaving your green bin out overnight, especially unlocked, or you could face warnings and hefty fines.

It's time to put away garbage, birdseed, compost, pet food and to keep fruit from trees off the ground. Bears emerging from hibernation are looking for food and helping themselves to anything they can find.

Coquitlam homeowners will pay 2.71% more in property tax this year after council voted unanimously Monday to adopt its five-year financial plan. The average Coquitlam homeowner will pay $2,982 this year, approximately $73 more than last year.

Electric vehicle owners have a new place to charge up their cars in Coquitlam. The city has installed two charging stations at city hall for both public and staff use.