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School's out but football's on - union head not happy

Tri-City teachers may be on strike this week along with their colleagues across the province but the high school football season appears to be going ahead as planned. And the local teachers' union president isn't pleased.

MOSSOM CREEK HATCHERY: Lafarge plays major role in rebuilding Port Moody hatchery

The new Mossom Creek hatchery is taking shape at the top of a narrow gravel road off Ioco Road in Port Moody and volunteers say construction is ahead of schedule thanks to the efforts - and a large donation of concrete and form materials - provided b

Coquitlam man nabs Emmy win

Coquitlam's Thomas Schelesny has done a lot in his 20-year career, starting out as an animator and slowly working his way up to the well-known visual effects pro he is today.

SD43 teacher quits after warnings about touching

A School District 43 instructor who had been warned multiple times not to touch students has agreed to resign and sign an undertaking prohibiting him from teaching in the future.

Port Moody Police investigating sex assault at White Pine

Port Moody Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred at White Pine Beach early Wednesday morning. Const.

Silent film, wake boarding for ALS

The buckets of ice keep filling up in the Tri-Cities in support of ALS research. And the local videos for the social media challenge continue to get more creative, too.

Coquitlam man victim of random assault

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public's help in identifying a group of men who reportedly attacked a 37-year-old Coquitlam man for no apparent reason.

We've had an awful lot of honks, Coquitlam Teachers prez say

As the provincial education minister met with the BCTF president today (Wednesday) to hammer out a resolution to the teachers' strike, about 75 educators held signs and waved at supporters this morning at a rally organized by the Coquitlam Teachers'

Police, politicians & athletes take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Tri-City sports teams are getting drenched for a good cause. So are business people, politicians and police.

Casino grants up for grabs in Coquitlam

Tri-City groups wanting to get their hands on some of Coquitlam's casino cash have until Sept. 22 to apply. The city is now accepting bids for its 2014 Spirit of Coquitlam grant program.