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Christmas comes early for centennial committees

The Port Coquitlam and Port Moody centennial planning committees got an early Christmas gift in the form of hefty cheques from the federal government.

Holiday road blocks already catching impaired drivers

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, police are conducting road checks to ensure drivers aren't too full of the festive spirit.

Anmore waits to decide village hall's fate

Anmore council will get more detailed information before deciding whether to gut the village hall or tear it down and build a new one.

No new police hires in Coquitlam budget

Coquitlam homeowners will see an average $95 jump in their property taxes and utility bills next year.

Neighbours 'okay' with seniors housing

Neighbours of a Coquitlam duplex slated to be converted into an affordable seniors' housing complex say they support the project now that they know what it's all about.

Share still short of food for holiday hampers

With only a quarter of the necessary amount of food to fill holiday hampers, Share Family and Community Services has announced an emergency food drive for next Thursday in Coquitlam.

Health of Coquitlam River under scrutiny

The city of Coquitlam will soon know more about the health of the Coquitlam River after conducting water quality tests throughout the length of the river.

Coquitlam RCMP seeks missing Colony Farm patient

The Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating Kurt Derksen, a 58-year-old patient at Colony Farm Forensic Psychiatric Hospital that went missing Wednesday afternoon.

Snowflake Walk to end bullying Sunday

Port Coquitlam's answer to bullying will take place this Sunday, starting at 1 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre, with registration beginning at 11 a.m.

UPDATED: Aspenwood elementary evacuated as a precaution

Students at Aspenwood elementary school were evacuated this morning (Thursday) and classes were cancelled as a precautionary measure while the Port Moody fire department tested air quality.