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Port Coquitlam agencies helping mom burned out by fire

A Port Coquitlam mom who reached out to the media after she and her son were left homeless by fire last week is getting some help. But, says the city's mayor, more is needed.

Port Coquitlam BIA wants feedback for new downtown brand

Downtown Port Coquitlam has plenty of eateries, beauty and health shops, and lawyers offices.

Coquitlam school district quietly backs Chevron grant program

School District 43 is once again supporting a program that provides $1,000 grants to teachers for innovative projects despite concerns raised by the BC Teachers' Federation and the Coquitlam Teachers' Association because the money comes form the petr

Tri-City's Three Amigos back on the road in RV for 2015 Town Haul

The Three Amigos are hitting the road again. Next month, the mayors of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody will reprise their Town Haul journey to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) convention.

Cities, School District 43 on track to cut greenhouse gas emissions

School District 43 and the cities of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam are cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30% with massive retrofits of lighting and heating as well as changes in behaviour.

Coquitlam school district signs off on threat assessment protocol

School District 43 has finalized a new protocol to help schools handle crises, including bomb threats, violence with weapons and intimidation.

Cities revving up for Bike to Work week May 25-29

Can biking to work or school make you happy? That's a question an Insights West poll asked. The answer: 94% of cycling commuters found their trip to the office "pleasant.

Hard Rock rolls in $1.8m for Coquitlam

The city of Coquitlam's windfall from Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is back on track after the gaming venue posted a successful first quarter in its second year of operation. This week, the municipality received $1.

Port Coquitlam church rings in 60 years

The congregation at Port Coquitlam's Hope Lutheran Church will look back 60 years on Sunday. And it will have some familiar faces at its services to help with the anniversary celebrations. The morning communion at 10 a.m. will be lead by the Rev.

Escaped murderer has been caught

A Surrey man convicted of murdering a woman and dumping her body on Burke Mountain, and who escaped from prison in March, has been located and arrested.