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Hockey gear! Soccer cleats!

The Tri-City's biggest sale of second-hand sporting goods will shape up next week in Coquitlam. And organizers are asking shoppers to get their wallets ready for bargain-basement prices to suit up their kids - or themselves - for next season.

Mossom nets $75,000 matching grant for fish hatchery

Progress on fundraising to rebuild the Mossom Creek Hatchery after a devastating fire last December is being made with $12,000 donated by the community and businesses to match a $75,000 grant offer from Imperial Oil.

Lots of cats up for adoption at Coquitlam shelter

The Coquitlam Animal Shelter tends to see a spike in business during the hot summer months, with more stray cats being brought in than at other times of year. And this year is no exception.

Crafting wood bats, one at a time

In an era of mass production, Bruce Campbell's workshop is a throwback to another time: a man, his tools, a single purpose.

Information sought on Port Coquitlam school arson

Coquitlam RCMP believe a structure fire at the back of BC Christian Academy on Fernwood Avenue on July 25 in Port Coquitlam is a case of arson and the public's help is sought in the investigation. Around 10 p.m.

UPDATE: BC Hydro investigating Port Moody power outage

BC Hydro is currently investigating a large power outage in the Port Moody area. The neighbourhood east of Kyle Street, south of San Remo Drive, west of Ioco Road and north of Spring Street has been without power since 11:42 a.m.

Programs for Tri-City children could extend into the fall

Talks between the BC Teachers' Federation and the province's public schools bargaining body are supposed to resume on Friday but Tri-Cities recreation departments are planning fall day programs for children and youth in the event the school strike co

48-foot kayak is moved for first time in 4 decades

A 48-foot, 800-lb. kayak that has sat next to the historic Bole House in Belcarra since 1976 was moved Friday to a new home in Bellingham.

Coquitlam band to release more details on chief's salary, bonus

An update about the Kwikwetlem First Nation chief's big pay day last year is expected to be issued on Thursday.

Cyclist still in hospital after hit-and-run in Port Coquitlam

Police are still seeking information about a hit-and-run accident that left a cyclist injured and unconscious just before midnight on July 30 on the Mary Hill bypass, just north of Kingsway Avenue in Port Coquitlam. Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Const.