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VIPs, media tour new UV plant

A $100-million drinking water filtration plant that has already been working for six months in the Coquitlam watershed was opened for restricted viewing this week.

The 'Y' coming to Burquitlam

Burquitlam will be getting a new YMCA community centre, The Tri-City News has learned.

Teachers' walkout extends to next week; likely no school after today

School District 43 is advising parents to keep their students home from school tomorrow, Friday, and Monday, as teacher walkouts continue, and the 2013/'14 school year is finished possibly for the rest of the school year.

Strike silver lining: Coquitlam district grad ceremonies, dances go ahead

School District 43 parents are being advised to make alternate arrangements for their children tomorrow, Friday, Monday and likely for the remainder of the school year unless the BC Teachers' Federation and government negotiators can come to an agree

Port Moody council to look into concerns about large houses

A group of residents pushing for a Good Neighbour bylaw to regulate house size is encouraged by Port Moody council's willingness to explore the issue.

Funky cafes, brew pubs, homes and commercial enterprises

Port Moody's mayor is welcoming two new craft breweries that will serve tastings of ale as part of their sales and manufacturing process as Murray Street transitions to a waterfront boulevard of cafes, businesses and condos close to the Evergreen Lin

New craft breweries make home in Port Moody

A new craft brewery opening up in Port Moody is a dream come true for a young family.

I Am Someone joins forces with TELUS on texting platform for bullied youth

A long-awaited texting platform to support children and youth who have been bullied or who have other concerns has garnered the support of a major funder.

Petition calls for rebuild of Coquitlam pool

A 531-signature petition was submitted to Coquitlam city hall last week to reopen or rebuild the only outdoor pool in Maillardville.

New neighbourhood plan for Burquitlam area

An advisory group is now being formed to envision how two west Coquitlam neighbourhoods will look like in the next 25 years.