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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.

Preserving Coquitlam's heritage

Coquitlam's first ever archivist has done a lot of digging through the history vaults since she was hired last summer. And soon, Emily Lonie will be uncovering a new policy framework for the city for how it should handle its collections.

Have your say on the future of the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex

Residents will have the opportunity to have their say on the future of the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex.

Time for new faces at school board, says CUPE president

The union representing School District 43 support staff is looking for a new slate of school trustees to endorse in the wake of a forensic report outlining the problems that led to last year's $8-million deficit.