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School district to look into teachers' pay

The board of education for School District 43 has promised to look into an issue about teachers' pay that arose after educators returned to work on Sept. 19.

Video shows what Pinetree Way in Coquitlam will look like

An animated video of how Coquitlam's busy Pinetree Way may look when the Evergreen Line opens is available for viewing online.

A different idea for Coquitlam's Riverview Hospital grounds

A mental health advocate lobbying to turn the Riverview Hospital grounds into an "intentional community" where people suffering from mental illness would live alongside those who do not was met with skepticism from several Coquitlam councillors.

More wheels on the bus to roll for Fox students

TransLink is likely to get an 'A' for service from Terry Fox secondary students who've struggled to get home from school since classes resumed because the buses were always full.

ELECTION 2014: Nominations open for candidates

There are 44 days left until the civic election and, today, Tri-City candidates seeking municipal and board of education seats were finally able to file their papers.

ELECTION 2014: District Parent Advisory Council president to run for school trustee

Chuck Denison, currently president of School District 43's District Parent Advisory Council, has announced he will run for school trustee in Coquitlam.

Pay problems for teachers, Coquitlam Teachers' Association says

Disgruntled School District 43 teachers took to Twitter Tuesday to air their displeasure over their first post-strike paycheques. Members of the Coquitlam Teachers' Association are upset they didn't get paid for Sept.

ELECTION 2014: Rosemary Small bids for second term on Port Moody council

Rosemary Small has announced she will run in the Nov. 15 civic election for a second term on Port Moody council. Small said fostering an accessible atmosphere among council is crucial as the Evergreen Line nears completion.

Less trash, some complaints with new Coquitlam collection service

Coquitlam homeowners who get their garbage picked up by the city are now putting less trash in the landfill.

Parking problems at Poirier in Coquitlam during construction

Construction on new public facilities on Poirier Street in Coquitlam is causing parking headaches for some. But a city recreation manager says people need to be patient a few more weeks. With a new $47.