Local News

As School District 43's superintendent issued a letter to parents of school-aged children this week about the impact of the ongoing teachers' strike, the local teachers' union issued a call to action.

Their muscles are strong from paddling, their knowledge of the Fraser River is deep, and for a Port Coquitlam couple summer is ending on a high note thanks to 23-day paddling trip down the iconic B.C. river. On Sunday, Aug 24.

Water warnings at Port Moody's Old Orchard Beach and around Rocky Point Park were lifted yesterday.

With school set to ramp up in the next couple of weeks, more activity may take place in and around school buildings and the local Vandal Watch is asking residents to keep their eyes and ears open.

Supporting Share Family and Community Services and talking about classroom conditions is the goal of two Baker Drive teachers who are hosting a picnic at Rocky Point Park on Monday, Aug. 25.

Sluggish school supply sales because of labour uncertainty - and good weather - may have put a dent in Staples' fundraising drive to buy school supplies for needy students.

Local businesses will have a chance to grill Tri-City mayors at the annual summer barbecue sponsored by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Dubbed Burgers, Boots and Bluegrass, the annual Mayor's Barbecue will be held Wednesday, Sept.

Michael Thomas of Port Coquitlam has announced his candidacy for school board in the Nov. 15 civic election.

A group of volunteers spent a recent Saturday wading in Hoy Creek but they weren't just taking a cooling dip. The Coquitlam group was on a mission to clean out the urbanized creek so salmon can run freely during spawning season this fall.

The popular book bus that has brought reading materials to thousands of Coquitlam residents is being resurrected thanks to a community fundraising campaign - and the driver couldn't be happier.