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Port Moody residents can expect a $24 increase to their utility bills for 2015.

Close to half of the candidates running for city councils in the Nov. 15 civic elections believe the Tri-Cities should amalgamate or that the issue should at least be studied.

Belcarra residents running for a civic seat in the Tri-City village will sound off on issues at an all-candidates' debate next week. Voters can hear the mayoral, council and school board contenders speak on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

Ribs. For a cause. When you stop salivating, you'll want to mark your calendar for next July, when the Rotary Club of Port Moody hosts its first RibFest. Needing to replace its annual golf fundraiser, Rotary cast an eye to its fellow clubs in B.C.

People suffering from chronic illnesses, cancer and other diseases may one day be able to get some relief from cannabis products picked up at a Port Moody store.

Two people were sent to hospital and Lilydale Food Products in Port Coquitlam was evacuated Thursday morning after an ammonia leak at the Kingsway Avenue facility.

Close to half of the candidates running for city councils in the Nov. 15 civic elections believe the Tri-Cities should amalgamate or that the issue should at least be studied.

Coquitlam is the most expensive city for mounting a school trustee campaign, according to estimates of expenditures by candidates in the Nov. 15 election.

ADVANCE VOTING Starting Wednesday, you can vote for municipal and school board candidates around the Tri-Cities. Advance polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. COQUITLAM: Nov. 5: Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St.); Nov.

The temporary Tri-Cities bridge shelter for the homeless has seen a spike in clients since it opened a month ago, and with more mouths to feed comes the need for more donations. "We have enough volunteers for now," said Rev.