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Owners of vacant buildings may pay in Coquitlam

Vacant structures are responsible for an increasing number of fire calls in Coquitlam and Chief Wade Pierlot said property owners should be responsible for the costs.
Eagleridge Drive neighbours in shock after apparent murder-suicide

Eagleridge Drive neighbours in shock after apparent murder-suicide

The family hosted a weekly Bible study session in their home and their young son often played with the boy next door.
Tri-City realtor helps locate missing senior

Tri-City realtor helps locate missing senior

Risa Bassetto happened to take a different route home last week when she spotted something that didn't seem quite right.
Police offer security tips after nearly a dozen vehicle break-ins

Police offer security tips after nearly a dozen vehicle break-ins

Coquitlam RCMP are reminding drivers to keep their vehicles secured — and empty — after a rash of break-ins this week. On Monday the detachment received 11 reports of smash-and-grabs with items stolen ranging from cash to sunglasses and even shoes.
First court appearance for husband, father accused in wife's murder

First court appearance for husband, father accused in wife's murder

The man, who cannot be named due to a publication ban, is charged with murder and arson in connection with the death and fire at the couple's Dewdney Trunk Road home in Port Moody.
Another tax phishing scam hits the Tri-Cities

Another tax phishing scam hits the Tri-Cities

Coquitlam RCMP appeal to the public not to respond to the latest scam involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
UPDATED: Fire at Flavelle mill in Port Moody

UPDATED: Fire at Flavelle mill in Port Moody

Rocky Point Park was evacuated for several hours Monday night as Port Moody firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at the Flavelle mill on the city's waterfront.
Communities in Bloom judges in Coquitlam this week

Communities in Bloom judges in Coquitlam this week

Two judges will see the best of Coquitlam for the national competition.

Coquitlam Crunch closure on Tuesday

Popular hiking trail will be closer for routine maintenance between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Cheers, cowbells for first PoCo Grand Prix

Cheers, cowbells for first PoCo Grand Prix

The inaugural PoCo Grand Prix in downtown Port Coquitlam was the second to last race for BC Superweek.