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Sylvan and students in Coquitlam help fund African schools

Coquitlam Sylvan Learning, together with 10 other Sylvan locations in British Columbia, has raised $10,000 to support Free the Children's Brick by Brick: Schoolbuilding Campaign.

Wesbild launches scholarship for CABE students in Coquitlam

Students attending CABE (Coquitlam Alternative Basic Education) school in Coquitlam will get help attending post-secondary school thanks to a new scholarship program funded by Wesbild.

Fox students want to change attitudes about bullying

A group of Terry Fox students is grateful for the interest adults have shown in bullying. Now, though, they say it's time for kids themselves to do something about it.

Anmore village hall infested with rats, squirrels

The stench of rodents and ongoing mould issues have prompted village of Anmore staff to move out of the historic village hall - once the homestead of Ma Murray - to a temporary trailer or to work from home.

Health insurance key for snowbirds

For many retired Canadians, heading south to warmer climates during the winter months is part of the retirement dream. Some pack up as early as October and won't be heading back to their Canadian residence until the spring thaw in April.

Coquitlam developer offers arts cash to students

The developer of Coquitlam's tallest tower wants Coquitlam high school students to get a chance to decorate the building.

Towers okayed for Windsor Gate

Changes to the Windsor Gate development will go ahead after Coquitlam council authorized proposed amendments at Monday's meeting.

Coquitlam considers 3.34% property tax hike for homeowners

Coquitlam homeowners will likely pay 3.34% more in property taxes next year, the lowest tax hike the city has seen since 2005 and the fourth straight year of declining increases.

Highest tower in Coquitlam offers too little parking, says council

A proposal for a 43-storey tower in Coquitlam's Town Centre raised eyebrows at Monday's council meeting, but it wasn't because of the neck-craning height of the building.

New location for CP Holiday Train in Port Moody

A Tri-City Christmas tradition is changing this year, with the CP Rail Holiday Train being welcomed in a new location and on a new night.