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A controversial property near a busy Coquitlam intersection will soon have a strip mall, a decision that neighbours warn will exacerbate problems in the area.

Coquitlam city council added its name this week to the growing list of Tri-City organizations that want to save a much-needed seniors' outreach program.

They've interviewed fellow mayors and councillors, toured buildings, fields, parks and pools, and even grabbed a snapshot of a live bait vending machine.

The Coquitlam RCMP have received a number of tips since releasing a sketch of a sexual assault suspect earlier this month but are still appealing to the public for more information. The incident occurred on May 1 at around 10:30 p.m.

The planned teachers' walkout in School District 43 will go ahead tomorrow, Wednesday, and principals and management staff will be in schools but don't expect classes to go ahead, says superintendent Tom Grant.

District 43 Parent Advisory Council is changing its venue for tomorrow (Wednesday)'s Annual General Meeting and elections because of a walkout by teachers. The meeting will now be held from 7-9 p.m.

A communications company will pay the city of Coquitlam $20,000 a year to place a wireless system on a new light pole at Town Centre Park.

A push to add a "buy local" clause to the city of Coquitlam's procurement policy was defeated Monday by one vote. Coun.

Some Coquitlam secondary school students took to the streets today, Monday, to air their concerns about public education funding and the current lockout and rotating strikes that are affecting schools across B.C.

A camera-equipped van will soon be cruising the streets of Port Coquitlam on behalf of BC Assessment.