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MONEY TALK: Tips for purchasing mutual funds

Many investors have mutual funds in their portfolios because they want a simplified approach to investing. However, simple does not mean hands-off.

Betty Fox: The right mom for a tough job

Betty Fox was a tough lady. No, check that. Betty Fox was a mom who had to be tough. Four kids, three boys. Working-class Port Coquitlam. Her second-youngest son is diagnosed with cancer. His leg is amputated. That's enough to deal with.

Betty Fox, cancer crusader, dies

Betty Fox, mother of Terry Fox of Port Coquitlam, died Friday morning. This statement was issued by the Fox family this morning.: It is with considerable sadness that we share that our wife, mother and grandmother died at 8:25am (PT) this morning.

Take steps to find a roofer you can trust, BBB warns

The summer season can lead to unscrupulous and unqualified contractors peddling dubious deals. The Better Business Bureau recommends doing your research to avoid getting ripped off by an untrustworthy roofer.

Speak up on Burke plans

Coquitlam residents will get a chance to weigh in on the development of a Burke Mountain neighbourhood during an open house next week.

Man, 80, is struck and hurt crossing St. Johns

An 80-year-old man remains in serious condition with several broken bones after he was struck by a car Tuesday night while crossing St. Johns Street in Port Moody. Const.

A step towards new Burke Mt. school

School District 43 is about to take possession of a steeply-sloped piece of property for the long-awaited Burke Mountain secondary school. But much work lies ahead before a school will rise on the 5.

Road closures and talks

A number of night-time ramp closures along Highway 1 in Coquitlam will begin next week as crews work to complete the roadways leading up to the new Port Mann bridge.

PoMo wants Inlet input

Port Moody city council voted unanimously Tuesday to ask the public what to do about Inlet Park. A redevelopment plan for the Murray Street recreation area was first accepted by city council from community services staff on Feb.

Pinetree teacher & kids are ready to rock

It may be classic rock to some parents - and their preferred choice of music - but it's history to today's teens and a Pinetree Social Studies teacher hopes to make it come alive with a new course offering this fall.
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