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$1.63M more for Coquitlam from casino

The results of the second quarter for the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver are in and the city's share is about the same as it was last year. The United Boulevard facility - which is owned by Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

Landlord vows to sue PoCo over $12,000 fee

A Port Coquitlam homeowner said he intends to sue the municipality after his appeal of a $12,000 controlled substance property declaration was denied by council on Monday.

WWI 100th to be marked in Port Moody

A veterans' advocate will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War by hosting an all-night vigil at the Port Moody cenotaph on Sunday.

Body found on Westwood Plateau that of missing Coquitlam man

A Coquitlam man who went missing nearly a month ago has been found dead.

Kwikwetlem First Nation chief posts pay of nearly $1 million last year

A new federal law requiring First Nations bands to post their financial statements, remuneration and expenses online went into effect this week - with some shocking local numbers.

Port Moody zeros in on zoning changes to curb monster homes

The building of mega homes in Port Moody could be coming to a quick end after an epic meeting Tuesday in which council members debated a slew of resolutions and amendments to the zoning bylaw.

Engineering - and hiking - a springboard to map making for Coquitlam man

A passion for the outdoors and a love of hiking and exploration, as well as a handy first career in electronics engineering, are coming together for Coquitlam resident - and professional freelance map maker - Steve Chapman.

Port Moody pursuing marine research potential

Port Moody's position at the end of Burrard Inlet makes it a prime spot for a marine research science centre, a concept that will be investigated at a symposium planned for September.

Port Coquitlam couple will paddle the mighty Fraser

Port Coquitlam residents Alex Ensworth and Katie Furness-Moore will spend the next three weeks paddling, rafting, hiking and camping under the stars as they travel the length of the mighty Fraser River, learning about sustainable living along the way

Police search for man missing from Cottonwood Lodge

Coquitlam RCMP are searching for a man who went missing from the Cottonwood Lodge on the Riverview Hospital grounds. Pancho Desperatus Amator DeTanza was last seen by staff around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29.