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Family's story brings awareness to Alzheimer's disease

The son of missing Coquitlam man Shin Noh hopes the community will learn from his family's experience and take steps to learn more about dementia and how to keep seniors safe when they wander.

BYELEX: Barrie Lynch

BARRIE LYNCH Age: 57 Occupation: executive director and CEO of Supply Chain Management Association and part-time BC Ambulance paramedic Coquitlam resident: 38 years Campaign funding: firefighters' and paramedics' unions, CUPE BC, developers and indiv

Coquitlam farm academy plan wilts

A plan to establish an agricultural lab for students to study sustainable farming practices at Colony Farm Regional Park has been put on hold in response to concerns from the Kwikwetlem First Nation.

Police warn seniors of alleged distraction scam

An 85-year-old Port Coquitlam man was allegedlyrobbed last Wednesday and the suspects employed similar tactics to other reported cases in August. On the morning of Oct.

Prep work for Coquitlam Central Station begins

Work to prepare for the construction of the Evergreen Line's Coquitlam Central Station is underway.

ELEX: Early voting starts Wednesday

Coquitlam voters can head to the polls as early as tomorrow to mark their byelection ballot. Advance voting has begun, with a poll open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Romance and saving energy

A Coquitlam restaurant will be dimming the lights and turning up the ambience on Oct. 24 for Power Smart Month.

BBB offers tips for shopping for Halloween deals

Looking to buy a fun Halloween costume this season? You're not alone. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers will spend about $75 per person on Halloween from everything including candy, costumes and decorations.

School District 43 sets catchment area for new middle school

The long-awaited middle school for Anmore and Port Moody's north shore is targeted to open next September and officials are already figuring out which students will be the first to enrol.

No fireworks for Canada Day in Coquitlam?

The bang may be taken out of Coquitlam's most popular community event. Last week, some councillors suggested the cost of the fireworks display for Canada Day is too much given the city's struggle to secure a permanent sponsor. Coun.