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Voters concerned about safe and affordable transportation and housing for seniors can get some insight into their city council candidates' beliefs and strategies on these topics just in time for the election.

The Tri-City News wants to hear what you think the main issues are in this civic election. An 11-question anonymous survey has been set up online that takes approximately five minutes to fill out.

Two candidates in the upcoming Port Moody civic election got into a dust-up early Saturday morning over sign placement. Incumbent Coun.

Port Moody may be known for its small-town charm but the all-candidates' meeting Monday night took the friendly mantra to new heights.

As mini ghouls and goblins went door-to-door ferreting out free candy, Port Moody Police and Coquitlam RCMP officers were busy responding to loud parties, fireworks calls and even a drunk driver or two. Coquitlam Cpl.

If you're looking for an hour's worth of arrow slinging, jabs, undercuts and downright knock-outs, skip the latest ultimate fighting match and check out the Shaw mayoral debates instead. Port Moody's candidates went head-to-head on Oct.

The Coquitlam Teachers' Association isn't endorsing candidates for school trustee for the Nov. 15 civic election because it isn't "warranted," according to information on its website.

Voter turnout is dropping in all elections, but it's the lowest at the civic level. In the last civic election in 2011, for example, Port Moody had the highest turnout at a paltry 26%, and the numbers dropped from there, with Coquitlam at 21.

Port Moody added more park space to its roster after approving an official community plan and zoning bylaw amendment this week.

The winners are in and several Port Moody businesses are now basking in the glow of a 2014 Spike Award.