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Allan Schoenborn's review hearing postponed again

The B.C. Review Board hearing for Allan Schoenborn, the man who murdered his three children in 2008, will be held over to a future date to hear evidence from an expert on risk assessments.

Medical pot facility would be a first for Port Coquitlam

About 17,000 pounds of medical marijuana could be grown and processed annually in an industrial warehouse in Port Coquitlam. This week, the city's smart growth committee unanimously voted to forward a rezoning bid to council for consideration.

Port Coquitlam ponders tougher rules for aggressive dogs

Port Coquitlam plans to put more teeth into its bylaws governing aggressive and dangerous dogs. A number of changes are being recommended by the city's bylaw services manager as a result of recent court decisions.

Port Moody WW I trench project nearing completion

There are no rats and nary a dram of whiskey to be found but, other than those missing elements, the McKnight Trench, dug out of the dirt behind Port Moody Station Museum, is as authentic a First World War re-creation as any you will find in this cen

Port Moody considers cannabis wellness, train whistles and chafer beetles

A medicinal marijuana dispensary is being proposed for St. Johns Street in Port Moody. In a presentation to city council Tuesday, CannaLifeMD representatives said they've selected a site at 3131 St. Johns St.

Port Moody backs transit plebiscite

Port Moody council is backing the Yes campaign after a visit Tuesday from Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore on behalf of the Mayors' Council's transportation plan.

Coquitlam Centre changes to deal with waste

"You use to be able to walk in here," says Ken Petherick, the operations manager at Coquitlam Centre as he opens the door to a room jammed with green-waste carts.

Big bucks spent on mayoralty races in Coquitlam

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart's third election win for the city's top job was also the most expensive, according to recently released financial disclosure statements for the 2014 civic campaign.

National award for innovative learning program in Coquitlam

A three-year old education program that encourages School District 43 high school students to follow their passions has won a national award from the Canadian Education Association.

Fuchsia daisy new symbol for child sexual exploitation prevention

A flower representing the innocence of children is the new symbol of the Children of the Street Society, and will be distributed next month in Coquitlam and elsewhere in B.C.