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The truth about ecstasy and other drugs

"Taking E is like gambling" "Caffeine drinks combined with alcohol can be deadly" The messages are stark, powerful and packaged with funky graphics and the executive director of the PoCoMo Youth Services Society hope they hit home with youth.

PoCo man facing charges in lotto thefts

A man who was caught as he allegedly attempted to steal a handful of lottery tickets from a Port Coquitlam liquor store is now facing several charges.

Three men with gang ties arrested after incident in Port Coquitlam

Three men with ties to Lower Mainland gangs are facing charges after violating their firearms prohibitions at a Port Coquitlam gun range.

Port Moody Police drew weapons on man "charging" at them with a hammer

A Vancouver man is facing several charges after allegedly threatening his mother and Port Moody Police officers, one of whom was close to firing his Taser at the suspect. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan.

Anmore gets 'age-friendly' grant

Anmore was among 27 B.C. communities this week to receive an "age-friendly" grant from the provincial government.

Port Coquitlam bears stay up past their bed time

Not all bears are hibernating this winter and Tri-City so residents are being encouraged to remain vigilant, keeping their garbage secure and their yards free of any other attractants.

PoMo workers get 6.75% increase over four years

Port Moody city staff will see their wages rise by 6.75% over four years thanks to a new contract they approved this week. Members of CUPE Local 825 voted 92% in favour of the contract, which gives them a 1.

Black ice to blame in fatal bus crash: lawyer

A tour bus owned by a Coquitlam company involved in a fatal crash last month slid on black ice, a lawyer representing Mi Joo Tour and Travel said this week.

Despite community efforts - the homeless are still with us

Despite efforts to shelter the homeless, bylaw officers in Coquitlam and Port Moody continue to deal with homeless camps and are removing a handful every month, even in winter.

More construction to make way for Evergreen Line

Traffic on Pinetree Way in Coquitlam may be a bit more congested for the next month to make way for Evergreen Line pre-construction work.