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Casino cash for Coquitlam

Coquitlam hit the jackpot last week with a $1.5-million payout as host city to the casino on United Boulevard. And the most recent quarter includes the opening days for the rebranded Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

Naming project bringing Port Moody veterans home

Port Moody's Guy Black is teaming up with Coquitlam Search and Rescue to have lakes, mountains or other geographical features named after local veterans who in died in the two world wars.

Cross-Canada charity runner visits Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam

Terry Fox inspired charity runner Jamie McDonald. And McDonald shared that inspiration and Terry's can-do spirit Friday morning with students at the Port Coquitlam hero's namesake school.

Graffiti at Evergreen Cultural Centre "unfortunate statement"

The signage of one of Coquitlam's artistic institutions - Evergreen Cultural Centre - was defaced two weeks ago in a pointless act of destruction, says its executive director.

Port Coquitlam to post expenses monthly online

Port Coquitlam taxpayers will be able to review councillors' expenses online every month following a unanimous decision at the city's Finance and Intergovernmental Committee meeting Monday.

UPDATED: Bargain don't appeal - Coquitlam Teacher's Association

The Coquitlam Teachers' Association's president says the province should return to the bargaining table with serious proposals instead of trying to rewrite history with its appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court decision ordering a return to 2002 rules.

Structure fire shuts Aberdeen Avenue in Coquitlam

An industrial street off of Barnet Highway in Coquitlam is closed this morning to allow firefighters to tackle a structure fire. Coquitlam RCMP are asking drivers to stay away from Aberdeen Avenue which is closed due to a fire in the 2700 block. Cpl.

RCMP looking into "grandparent scam"

A Port Coquitlam grandmother is out $2,100 after falling victim to a telephone scam this week. And Margaret Chisholm is warning others not to fall prey to thieves by telling her story to The Tri-City News.

UPDATED: CP Rail, Kwikwetlem find solution to road closure

Members of the Kwikwetlem First Nation in Coquitlam were frustrated with what they say is the lack of consultation from CP Rail in the closure Feb. 6 of the only access to the reserve.

Police step up enforcement on distracted driving

Don't pull out the cell phone - or any other mobile device - while driving or stopped at a red light. This month, as part of a provincial campaign, Coquitlam RCMP and Port Moody Police are ramping up enforcement to crack down on distracted drivers.