Local News

The Coquitlam RCMP have identified two Tri-City neighbourhoods that have seen an increase in property crime in the last two weeks.

The traffic signals at the intersection of Pinetree Way and Guildford Way in Coquitlam will be shut off for several hours Monday and drivers should pay attention and obey traffic control personnel.

With the recent spate of warm weather, the city of Port Coquitlam is reminding residents not to over-water their lawn. According to a news release posted to the city website, a lawn only requires one hour of sprinkling each week.

Port Moody Police Department is trying to track down between 40 and 50 vehicle keys that were taken at gunpoint Wednesday morning from Westwood Honda. At 8 a.m., a man approached an employees and asked for a set of keys for a used vehicle on the lot.

The Coquitlam RCMP have identified the make and model of the vehicle they believe was involved in a serious hit-and-run collision on the Mary Hill Bypass last week.

With a labour dispute jeopardizing back-to-school plans, School District 43 trustees are launching a campaign to raise public awareness and spur efforts at the bargaining table.

Fraser Health Authority is warning people to avoid contact with the water around Rocky Point in Port Moody after high levels of E. coli were discovered during a recent test.

The Tri-Cities' four MLAs took in more than $116,000 in combined remuneration this past spring, according to the quarterly statements released yesterday (Thursday).

It's months before Pink Shirt Day reminds people to stand up against bullying but a Coquitlam company wants to raise awareness and cash in advance.

The chief of the Kwikwetlem First Nation says he won't resign - and he claims he has the backing of most of his Coquitlam band members to stay in his elected position.