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Racial complaints at PoCo pre-trial

A guard at North Fraser Pre-trial Centre has alleged that the work environment at the jail is "poisoned" and that racist conduct among employees is often ignored by superiors.

Caregivers who drive should get discount, says Coquitlam dad

Coquitlam man with an autistic son says it's not fair that caregivers of people with disabilities have to pay the $3 toll to cross the Port Mann Bridge.

Trees coming down to make way for Evergreen Line in Coquitlam

More trees and brush will have to be removed to make way for the Evergreen Line but will be replaced, according to the company building the $1.4-billion project.

Push for business licenses pays off in Coquitlam

Businesses in Coquitlam are weathering a sluggish economy by taking out businesses licences and expanding their operations, according to economic indicators revealed in the city's latest trimester report.

Bikes aplenty at KidSport spring sale

If you're looking for two wheels at a bargain price, the KidSport Tri-Cities' spring sale is the place to go next month.

Housing starts dropped in Coquitlam last year but still strong

Coquitlam may have seen a drop in housing starts last year but you wouldn't know it by all the cranes towering over the city skyline.

Costly to turn back the clock in School District 43

Turning back the clock to 2002 class size and composition rules would have enormous consequences for School District 43, according to the provincial government. In her ruling last month, Justice Susan Griffin ruled that the B.C.

Time to speak on Riverview

Should the Riverview Hospital lands be opened up for a new university campus focusing on health sciences? What about dedicating it as a filming site? Or do you see some or all of the 244 acres used for market housing? The possibilities are endless an

Election rules may change before fall vote

The city of Coquitlam is looking to loosen its rules for election campaigns in an effort to increase voter turnout.

Como watershed 'fixes' to cost $4m

While Coquitlam appears to be the only Lower Mainland municipality on track to make a provincial deadline for urban watershed updates, its latest plan also comes with a hefty price tag.