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New Pattullo Bridge will be tolled, cities say

New Pattullo Bridge will be tolled, cities say

New New Westminster and Surrey come to agreement on a four-lane bridge
Coquitlam plants lawn alternatives to deter chafer beetles

Coquitlam plants lawn alternatives to deter chafer beetles

Sometimes, in the face of overwhelming odds, you have to landscape your way out of a problem. Coquitlam is giving it a shot by testing a grass alternative in two areas that have seen significant chafer beetle damage.
Helping homeless youth get off the streets

Helping homeless youth get off the streets

Gleneagle students hold sleep out event to raise awareness, funds for Vancouver Covenant House
Fassbender backtracks on vehicle levy

Fassbender backtracks on vehicle levy

Any new fee or tax would require a referendum, minister says, but in earlier interview suggested vehicle levy could go ahead without one — surprising local mayors
Coquitlam, Surrey tops in housing Syrians

Coquitlam, Surrey tops in housing Syrians

Coquitlam accounts for 20% of permanent homes, after Surrey, which has taken in 50% of the refugee population
Google VR field trips come to Charles Best

Google VR field trips come to Charles Best

Only school in Canada to experience Pioneer Expeditions using Google Cardboard
Bears in area — lock up garbage

Bears in area — lock up garbage

There have already been a few sightings of bears, conservation officer urges people to get rid of animal attractants
Man sentenced in 2008 death of Port Coquitlam's Justin Yusko

Man sentenced in 2008 death of Port Coquitlam's Justin Yusko

An Ottawa man has been sentenced nearly 10 years after a Port Coquitlam man was found near death in a Pitt Meadows ditch. Maly Morn was at B.C.
Six in Tri-Cities to be honoured with Governor General awards

Six in Tri-Cities to be honoured with Governor General awards

Six Tri-City residents are being honoured Friday with Governor General awards at a ceremony in Vancouver.
A passion for saving bears and wildlife

A passion for saving bears and wildlife

Drake Stephens retires from post as Coquitlam's urban wildlife coordinator