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Local surgeons off to Sochi for Olympic Winter Games

Two orthopedic surgeons at Port Moody's Eagle Ridge Hospital are heading off to Sochi, Russia next week to look after the medical health needs of the Canadian Olympic Team. Dr.

New Coquitlam school keeps kids connected

A group of high school students who used to spend more time out of the classroom than in say a welcoming environment and a learn at your pace style of teaching that incorporates Aboriginal culture is keeping them on track to graduate .

Belkorp recycling plant depends on Metro Vancouver reversal

The firm that runs the Cache Creek landfill wants to build a $30-million highly mechanized plant in Coquitlam to pull recyclables from garbage before it's dumped or incinerated.

Coquitlam district principal wins major award

A School District 43 principal has been named one of Canada's Outstanding Principals by an organization that fosters education leadership in the public education system.

Port Coquitlam to reduce Shaughnessy Street speed limit

The city of Port Coquitlam will reduce the speed limit along Shaughnessy Street from 50 to 30 kilometres per hour between Elgin and Wilson Avenue.

Heritage society seeking Port Coquitlam waterfront photos, artifacts

The PoCo Heritage Society is gearing up for a new museum display at the end of the month and is turning to members of the community for help.

Don't flush this deal down the loo

Trade in your old bog, loo or dunny - that's toilet to most of us - and you can get a $100 rebate. Thousands of homeowners in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have already traded in their porcelain potties for a water-saving toilet.

United Way seeks community champions in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam

A major charity is making an investment in a small community in Tri-Cities.

Scammers target Port Coquitlam agency serving seniors

An organization supporting isolated seniors has been flooded with calls since a scam email was was sent by unknown hackers to the agency's contacts this week asking for money.

Belcarra seeks intervenor status for Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion

The village of Belcarra will be applying for intervenor status in the federal review of the $5.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, the village council decided Monday.