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Furry-gloved cyclist caught red-handed

A cyclist wearing a BMX helmet, ski goggles and a furry werewolf costume glove was arrested in Burquitlam last week.

A car dealership on United Boulevard?

Representatives for a car dealership say they have outgrown their Coquitlam site and want to set up shop on United Boulevard.

Place des Arts poised to expand

A major Coquitlam arts centre is looking to the future as it celebrates its 40th year. This week, officials with Place des Arts spoke to the city's council-in-committee about a needs assessment report that has been endorsed by its board of directors.

Close encounters of the bear kind in Coquitlam

Ravenous bears with a taste for garbage - or any other kind of calorie-filled food - may be heading for your neighbourhood if you don't keep your trash under wraps.

PoCo's diversion rate up slightly

Port Coquitlam continues to inch toward its goal of increasing the amount of waste it diverts from the landfill to 70% by 2015. In 2012, PoCo had a diversion rate of 63%, up 0.7% from the 62.3% that was diverted in 2011.

Shared policing is a must: PoCo

Port Coquitlam is calling on the provincial government to force municipalities to contribute to integrated regional policing teams, changes the city said could make the system more efficient.

New faces on Coquitlam committees

Last month's election of two Coquitlam councillors as MLAs will mean new faces on many city committees and task groups. But the appointments previously held by councillors Linda Reimer and Selina Robinson won't be the only roster change. Coun.

Historic Booth Farm is eyed for preservation

The city of Coquitlam is looking to save a 112-year-old farmhouse that once hosted community picnics and other large gatherings. This week, council hinted the city wants to buy the home that used to belong to Maillardville pioneer Ralph Booth.

Intracorp has big plans for Burquitlam area

The first development to fall under Coquitlam's new Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS) will generate big bucks for the city.

MONEY TALK: Enhancing your retirement income

Most people think of permanent life insurance as money paid when someone dies. They know it's a great solution for paying a tax liability at death, providing gifts for loved ones or charities.