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SD43 schools to open Monday, classes in session Tuesday if deal is approved

School District 43 schools will be open for students Monday, with classes in session by Tuesday if a tentative deal struck today, Tuesday, between the province and the BC Teachers' Federation is approved.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue conference to feature workshops and skydivers

Coquitlam Search and Rescue is preparing for one of its biggest missions yet: the SARxSW (SAR by southwest) conference volunteers are organizing for Sept. 27 and 28.

Terry Fox Theatre looking forward to welcoming students back next week

An end to the public school teachers' strike is good news for students, teachers and the Terry Fox Theatre schedule.

More runners, cash at Terry Fox Runs

Terry Fox Runs in B.C. and the Yukon recorded big numbers on Sunday.

Kids who missed school lunches during strike to get help in SD43

The long school strike didn't just affect teachers and students in the classroom, hundreds of children who normally get breakfast and lunch during school days may have gone hungry.

Suspect sports Superman shirt in alleged Tim Horton's theft

An alleged thief donned a superhero shirt to rob a Coquitlam doughnut shop last week. The suspect entered the Tim Hortons in the 3000-block of Lougheed Highway between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on Sept.

Part of Clarke Street in Port Moody to be closed off for Evergreen repaving

A large section of Clarke Street in Port Moody will be closed for much of the day on Saturday for repaving. Crews working on the Evergreen Line will mill, grade and pave Clarke between Moody and Elgin streets between 7 a.m. and midnight.

Moody family album highlighted in Royal BC Museum's 100 Objects of Interest

A family photo album belonging to Col. Richard Moody - Port Moody's namesake - has made it to the Royal BC Museum's list of 100 objects of interest.

Feisty "granny" the new face of Frank's Red Hot Sauce

An 85-year-old Coquitlam woman who is a retired nurse and longtime food bank volunteer has unexpectedly embarked on a new career: acting. Hot sauce lovers will recognize Joan Sanderson as the new "granny" in the Frank's Red Hot Sauce commercials.

Info meeting planned on Pinetree improvements in Coquitlam

Coquitlam residents will get an opportunity to learn more about the city's efforts to beautify Pinetree Way between the Barnet Highway and Town Centre Boulevard.