Local News

Coquitlam firefighters called upon to assist crews battling forest fires in the Mackenzie area last month said the experience they gained in B.C.'s Interior will benefit residents at home.

Coquitlam's two declared mayoral candidates tussled over a temporary truck route along Mariner Way at Monday's council meeting. Coun.

Students whose routines and plans for school have been upset by the dispute between the provincial government and the BC Teachers' Federation may need support to deal with their anxieties, says a longtime counsellor with School District 43.

A 21-year veteran of School District 43 will stand again as a candidate for trustee in Port Moody.

Riverview's next phase of community consultation will bring artists into the discussion so people can see what their vision of the 102-year-old site will look like.

School District 43's 2,200 teachers will attend study sessions Wednesday to vote on a proposal that would end their walkout if they get an agreement from the B.C. government to enter into binding arbitration.

Highway 1 westbound will be closed at Brunette Avenue between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday night this week as part of work on the Port Mann/Highway 1 construction project. A closure will also take place between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

West Coast Express riders who use the Coquitlam Central station will see some big changes due to Evergreen Line construction. Work on a temporary reconfiguration of the south passenger pick-up and drop-off area started on Sept. 6.

A Port Moody business owner is announcing her intention to run for city council in the Nov. 15 civic election. Anne Ladouceur said she's focused on supporting small businesses, creating good-paying jobs and protecting the environment.

The Port Moody Police are asking for the public's help in locating a local man who has been missing for more than a week. Meysam Mokri was last seen leaving his home at 9 p.m. on Sept. 1.