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Lucy's on the loose no longer

If Lucy could speak, what a tale she could tell. The two-year-old border collie has spent much of her young life - 299 days to be exact - on her own after first escaping from a backyard last August.

More family time after retirement - Grant

School District 43 superintendent Tom Grant is calling it quits after seven years, saying it's time to spend more time with grandchildren and perhaps take a winter holiday. After 38 years as an educator, Grant said he will retire effective Dec.

Belcarra cabin residents to plea for lease extension

A group of residents facing eviction from their rental cottages in Belcarra Regional Park don't plan on leaving quietly.

School District 43 students walk out of classes in protest

Some School District 43 students took to the streets Wednesday to express their concerns about the ongoing teachers' dispute.

Motorcycle driver recovering after early-morning collision

A motorcyclist managed to avoid serious injuries after an early morning collision with an automobile on Highway 1 in Coquitlam. The incident occurred in the westbound lane near the King Edward Overpass shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Tri-City mayors back home today

The Tri-City News Two of the Tri-Cities' three mayors were expected to return home today (Wednesday) in the RV they drove to Niagara Falls last week. Port Coquitlam's Greg Moore and Port Moody's Mike Clay travelled through the northern U.S.

Cory Sater appeals convictions and sentence in deadly Coquitlam hit-and-run

Cory Sater, the man found guilty last month of killing two women and injuring a man in a deadly hit-and-run collision in 2011 in Coquitlam, has filed a notice of appeal.

Coquitlam resident associations to band together

A new voice is emerging in Coquitlam civic affairs that could speak to the next city council.

Former Coquitlam teacher Plehanov faces sex charges in Surrey

Aleksandr Plehanov, a former School District 43 substitute teacher, is facing sex charges in Surrey, The Tri-City News has learned.

Parents' group calls for "truce" between government and BCTF

The organization representing public school parent advisory councils is calling for an immediate end to the teacher strike and lockout out of concern for students and families.