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Port Coquitlam man charged with theft of charity box

Port Coquitlam man charged with theft of charity box

A Port Coquitlam man is facing charges in connection with the theft of a BC Children's Hospital charity box from the counter of a Port Moody business on July 27.
Suspect's identity sought in armed taxi robbery

Suspect's identity sought in armed taxi robbery

Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery of a taxi driver in March. The Bel-Air Taxi driver was taking a passenger to the area of Samz Pub on Elgin Avenue in Port Coquitlam on March 25.
Navy retrieves WWII-era bomb from Coquitlam home

Navy retrieves WWII-era bomb from Coquitlam home

The Royal Canadian Navy was called to a Coquitlam home earlier this week to defuse a Second World War-era bomb.
First test for Port Moody's 'monster home' bylaw

First test for Port Moody's 'monster home' bylaw

Port Moody's first test of its "monster home" bylaw turned out not to be a monster home at all. The owners of 132 April Rd.
HOV restrictions will be 24/7 starting Aug. 1

HOV restrictions will be 24/7 starting Aug. 1

Relaxed restrictions that have allowed single-occupant vehicles in the HOV lanes west of the Port Mann bridge during construction on evenings and weekends will stop this weekend.
Horne, Shen to try for MP Moore's job

Horne, Shen to try for MP Moore's job

The deadline is next Thursday for Conservative candidates to submit their papers for the new riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, which will become vacated this fall by incumbent MP James Moore.
Drivers will pay more to cross Port Mann

Drivers will pay more to cross Port Mann

Driving over the Port Mann bridge is about to get a bit more expensive. On Aug. 15 the Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) will increase the toll rates for cars, pick-up trucks and SUVs from $3 per crossing to $3.
UPDATED: Fire damages at least four Port Coquitlam businesses

UPDATED: Fire damages at least four Port Coquitlam businesses

Crews of PoCo firefighters were on scene Thursday to battle a blaze in two Shaughnessy Street businesses.
Port Coquitlam rec complex gets $12.5m federal boost for rebuild

Port Coquitlam rec complex gets $12.5m federal boost for rebuild

MP James Moore says a new recreation campus was the number one priority for Port Coquitlam politicians after they were elected last fall.
Affordable housing land to be developed in Coquitlam

Affordable housing land to be developed in Coquitlam

Advocate wants proceeds of sale used to create more affordable housing in Coquitlam