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Big plans for Brunette, Pinetree

Coquitlam's oldest and newest main drags are getting makeovers. This week, city staff showed council plans for Brunette Avenue in Maillardville and Pinetree Way in City Centre to make way for projected growth.

Clarke road returns to normal after fire is doused

Traffic on Clarke Road has been restored this morning as Coquitlam and Burnaby firefighters mop up a house fire that started early this morning (Tuesday).

Bailey bridge closure reignites debate

The closure Monday of the one-lane Braid Street Bailey bridge connecting New Westminster and Coquitlam is reigniting the debate over the future of the crossing.

Port Moody planning another public meeting for OCP

Third time may be a charm but for those concerned with the future of Port Moody, four could be the lucky number.

Suspect in deadly hit and run had been ordered to take driving test

An elderly driver suspected in a hit-and-run collision that killed two people in Coquitlam last November had been ordered by ICBC to take a driving test days before the crash.

Arts and heritage on the move in Port Moody this weekend

Two century-old Port Moody buildings will be brought together starting today, Friday, for the future enjoyment of artists, patrons and the public. This morning, beginning at about 11 a.m.

Utility bills due soon

Utility bills for Port Moody homeowners are due Friday but Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam residents have an extra month to get their payments in order.

Anti-bullying message at city hall

About 80 Grade 2 students from Aspenwood elementary school on Heritage Mountain descended on Port Moody city hall Wednesday to perform an anti-bullying flashmob dance for Pink Shirt Day.

Coquitlam RCMP seek witnesses to pedestrian MVA

Coquitlam RCMP want more information about what happened in the moments leading up to a pedestrian accident around midnight Monday at the intersection of Pinetree Way and Lougheed Highway near the transit loop.

Port Coquitlam actor cups dessert prize

A Riverside secondary school grad will have his dessert on grocery shelves across the country after winning the first edition of CBC's Recipe to Riches on Wednesday. "It's absolutely incredible. I still can't believe it.