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ELECTION 2014: Political party? Don't ask

A Tri-City News survey of candidates running for office in the Nov. 15 civic elections in recent weeks was nearly scuttled when more than half of city council candidates refused to fill it out mainly because of one question.

Group of Port Moody candidates gets backing from NDP MP Fin Donnelly

Fin Donnelly, the NDP MP for New Westminster-Coquitlam, is well known for swimming the Fraser River. But now, he's dipping his toe into the waters of Port Moody politics.

Port Coquitlam youth stands vigil for slain reservist soldier

A Port Coquitlam middle school student is showing his city that when you care enough about something, you can take a stand. Since last Friday, that's what Jackson Reid has been doing - standing.

ELECTION 2014: NWDLC endorses 18

A group representing the Canadian Labour Congress at the local level has unveiled the list of Tri-City candidates it will support in next month's municipal and school board elections. But the list is absent an endorsement for Coquitlam's top job.

Sink hole opens up over Evergreen Line tunnel

A sink hole that opened up on top of the Evergreen Line tunnel in Port Moody Monday afternoon is being repaired and does not pose a risk to public safety, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Take a walk, Coquitlam tweens

The city of Coquitlam is launching a program aimed at encouraging more middle school students to walk and cycle to school.

New homes for old car lot in Port Coquitlam

A plan to update a former car dealership lot with three five-storey buildings came before Port Coquitlam city council this week. On Monday, smart growth committee chair Coun.

Port Moody neighbourhoods divided due to mega home construction

No longer a popular summer getaway on the shore, dotted with quaint cottages and large yards, Port Moody's Pleasantside is becoming anything but.

Port Coquitlam bear locks to go to citizens & beyond

Port Coquitlam wants to make a buck or two from its new bear-resistant garbage and green waste bin locks.

ELECTION 2014: Coquitlam MLAs look at spending

A Coquitlam MLA who is backing a slate in the city is one of two Tri-City MLAs on a provincial committee that is now looking at election expense limits for electoral groups and third-party advertisers.