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UPDATED: Bailey bridge battle brewing between New Westminster and Coquitlam

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart has blasted New Westminster's decision to proceed unilaterally to replace the single-lane Bailey Bridge that connects the two cities.

Coquitlam RCMP nab cat burglar

Police are releasing home security tips after collaring a suspected cat burglar who entered people's homes through unsecured doors and windows late at night and stole their valuables.

Coquitlam district faces $13.4 million deficit

School District 43 is expecting another budget shortfall next school year - $13.4 million - and will for the second year in a row have to cut jobs and other spending to stay in the black.

Difficult balancing act for School District 43

School District 43 faces a tough job balancing its budget for next year, it was announced this week. And finding places to cut School District 43's projected $13.

Drunk man falls asleep in wrong apartment

A Port Moody resident got a bit of a surprise last week when he woke up in his St. Johns Street apartment and found a complete stranger sleeping on his couch.

Kia to United Blvd.

A car dealership will soon operate among the furniture retailers, warehouses, industrial shops - and casino - on Coquitlam's United Boulevard.

MMBC has an app for you

Coquitlam residents in detached homes will soon have a quick way to find out how and what can be recycled as of July, when Multi-Material BC (MMBC) takes over collection in the city.

Big increase in bear sightings in Coquitlam

Coquitlam city staff are counting on new wildlife-resistant garbage cans to cut down on the number of bear and wildlife complaints. The city's new solid waste collection system will begin in July, when BFI Canada Inc.

Onni wants pub for Dominion Triangle

A Lower Mainland real estate developer is looking to build a neighbourhood pub and liquor store at the heart of Port Coquitlam's new Fremont Village development.

Tri-City residents turn off the lights for Earth Hour

The Tri-Cities saw a noticeable dip in power consumption on Saturday night as many residents shut off their lights and electronic devices in recognition of Earth Hour.