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15-year-old dead after hit-and-run in Port Coquitlam

The search continues for a driver who struck and killed a 15-year-old girl Tuesday afternoon in Port Coquitlam before fleeing.

Anmore residents given boil water advisory

The village of Anmore is under a boil water advisory after elevated levels of total coliform were found during sampling. A notice issued Tuesday said no e.coli bacteria was found.

Coquitlam school district deficit now $10 million

The bouncing ball that was School District 43's budget last year has come to rest on a final deficit figure - $10 million - which trustees hope can be paid over multiple years to ease the pain.

Maple Ridge man faces 50 criminal charges for firearms, weapons possession

A fully automatic Galil assault rifle, a Sten machine gun, an AK-47 assault rifle, a Glock 17 handgun and an M1 carbine.

Recycling proposal could cost taxpayers plenty, says PoCo Mayor

Changes to B.C.'s recycling regulations that make producers of packaging responsible for the life cycle of their products could reduce the quality of municipal recycling collection services, says Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore.

'Demolition by neglect' at Riverview: Nicholson

The future of Treefest could be in jeopardy unless the province does a better job of maintaining the Riverview Hospital grounds, according to a Coquitlam councillor. While the 20th annual event is set to get underway this Saturday, Coun.

Casino funds to be used to enhance local tourism

The tourism sector in British Columbia pulls in $13.4 billion per year and Coquitlam is looking to get a piece of the action with a three-year program it hopes will increase the city's profile.

Union claims postal service delays on Westwood Plateau

Postal workers say Canada Post failed to meet its responsibilities and delayed mail to 900 homes on Westwood Plateau because it couldn't cope with staffing shortages.

Vehicles, pedestrian hit with blue paintballs in Port Coquitlam

Police are searching for someone who victimized three people with a paintball marker earlier this week.

Port Coquitlam begins envisioning new recreation center

Port Coquitlam is kick-starting a process that could radically alter the city's downtown to take advantage of transit, recreation opportunities and the potential for commercial and residential development.