Local News

The provincial government could help the Metro Vancouver transit referendum get passed if it stepped in with a plan to re-shape TransLink, says Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay, who believes bad optics around the transportation authority could sink the $7.

The family of a woman whose remains were found at Robert Pickton's Port Coquitlam property in 2003 want the serial killer charged in her death.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope this spring will give the public a chance to run a mile - actually, a historic 10 miles - in the Port Coquitlam legend's shoes.

Port Moody will apply for a grant under the New Building Canada Fund to complete the closure of the Barnet landfill site.

Port Moody residents may be able to see an itemized list of their council members' expenses after a notice of motion was delivered by Coun. Diana Dilworth at Tuesday's meeting.

Police are investigating an accident early Wednesday morning that took out a power pole, resulting in the lost of power to more than 4,000 BC Hydro customers - including a number of schools - in Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue is $10,000 closer to its fundraising goal for a new mobile command centre. On Tuesday, Port Moody council unanimously supported the local organization's funding request, which was made in a presentation in December.

Nominations are open to name an outstanding volunteer in Port Coquitlam.

Port Moody council plans to oppose the pending closure of the Burrard Thermal power generating facility, citing both financial and environmental concerns. Coun.

Canada Post will close its letter carrier depot in Port Moody this fall. But not jobs will be lost, a spokesperson for the Crown corporation said this week.