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Port Moody Police officers honoured with Alexa's Team

Two Port Moody Police officers were honoured last week for their part in reducing the alcohol-related death toll on B.C.'s roads by 52% under the Alexa's Team program.

UPDATED: Mother's Day fire forces family from home

It was not a happy Mother's Day for a Coquitlam family whose home was significantly damaged by fire. The incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m.

More Tri-City residents voting in transit referendum than last falls' civic election

With three weeks to go until the Lower Mainland transit referendum deadline, voter turnout in the Tri-Cities is already surpassing that in last fall's civic elections .

Walmart to take over former Target space at Coquitlam Centre

A new Walmart could be opening up in the Tri-Cities, after the company purchased the store lease from the former Target location at Coquitlam Centre.

All shook up in Coquitlam at the Quake Cottage

Some Tri-City residents got a jolt of reality this week when they felt what a 8.0-magnitude earthquake would be like.

Kids summer passes up for sale next week

Parents won't have to dip into their wallets as much this summer when their kids want to take a dip. That's because the cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody launch their unlimited child and youth passes next month.

UPDATED: Port Coquitlam house fire sends one person to hospital

One woman was sent to hospital and traffic along a section of Prairie Avenue was diverted for several hours Thursday morning after fire tore through a Port Coquitlam home.

Coquitlam Farmers Market opens on Mother's Day

Mother's Day marks the opening for the Coquitlam Farmers Market at Dogwood Pavilion. And organizers have a few activities up their sleeves to celebrate this year's launch on Sunday.

Home buyer demand out pacing supply in Metro Vancouver

The scenario that saw a Port Coquitlam home sell for more than $100,000 above the asking price may be taking place across Metro Vancouver as the region posted the highest number of April real estate sales in nearly a decade.

UPDATED: Coquitlam holds info session on large home issue

Coquitlam residents with concerns about the proliferation of large, new homes in their neighbourhoods are invited to join the city at an information session next week.