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KidSport Tri-Cities to get defunct commission bucks

A Coquitlam organization set up six years ago to create rules for professional boxing and wresting matches will fold. And it will be donating its surplus funds to a group that helps pay for sport registrations for children in financial need.

Pedestrian struck in Coquitlam

A teenage girl was taken to hospital late Monday night after she was struck at Lougheed Highway and Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. RCMP Cpl.

Charges laid in Coquitlam homicide

A 27-year-old Coquitlam man is facing second-degree murder charges after the body of his sister was found at a Westwood Plateau townhome on Sunday afternoon.

Librarians fight battle for intellectual freedom

Two gay dads. A school for wizards. A claymation man and his dog. These are among the topics that have prompted challenges by patrons of materials in their local libraries.

Coquitlam RCMP schools students in job of policing

Coquitlam RCMP is offering Grade 11 and 12 students in School District 43 an opportunity to learn about the various roles of the police officer.

Port Moody wants your input on parks and recreation

Port Moody residents love their recreation. On any given day, the bike and walking trails, the skate park, soccer fields and the iconic Rocky Point and Shoreline parks are full of people while the recreation complex parking lot is crammed with cars.

Seniors transportation concerns surveyed

With the number of seniors expected to surpass children and youth before 2030 in the Tri-Cities, efforts to make the region an age-friendly community are growing and accessible transportation is one key issue.

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.