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$2.8M for northeast Coquitlam park

A new sports field and park amenity is coming to Burke Mountain’s Smiling Creek Park — but it won’t come cheap. The project, which will include a full-size sports field, trail network and retaining wall, was projected to cost $1.
Port Coquitlam heritage society to host Terry Fox show

Port Coquitlam heritage society to host Terry Fox show

The city's healthy community committee was expected to award $5k to the heritage society on Thursday.
Police targeting high-risk drivers this weekend

Police targeting high-risk drivers this weekend

The month-long campaign will have police watching closely for speeders and distracted drivers over the long weekend.
Fraudsters using tax fears and even leather jackets to scam their way into your wallet

Fraudsters using tax fears and even leather jackets to scam their way into your wallet

A fraud involving Italian leather jackets that has been common in the U.S. has landed in Coquitlam.
Parents seek more help for students with dyslexia

Parents seek more help for students with dyslexia

Professional development for teachers and early intervention recommended, moms say it's a human rights issue
Coquitlam 125 salmon now in artists' hands

Coquitlam 125 salmon now in artists' hands

A dozen artists are now hand painting the iconic city symbol for the 125th anniversary celebrations; the public art work pieces will be unveiled July 23 and 24.
Learn bike repair and chess in school

Learn bike repair and chess in school

Board of education approves new courses for Port Coquitlam secondary schools
Next step for Smiling Creek elementary school

Next step for Smiling Creek elementary school

With funding approval, School District 43 to go to tender on the Burke Mountain project
Three Tri-City men among five arrested in drug raid

Three Tri-City men among five arrested in drug raid

Three Tri-City residents are among five who were arrested in the culmination of a 10-month investigation into a local drug trafficking organization.
Police renew calls for woman missing since 2007

Police renew calls for woman missing since 2007

Coquitlam RCMP are hoping to generate new tips about the whereabouts of Kim Rogelstad, who disappeared May 27, 2007.