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Fish returns a milestone for Kwikwetlem First Nation

A $4 million habitat project for juvenile salmon has already netted results with the sighting of four species of salmon in the Wilson Farm area of Colony Farm Regional Park .

Man's body found in Port Coquitlam creek

A man's body has been found in a creek near Irvine elementary in Port Coquitlam. The gruesome discovery was made by a passerby walking in the 3800-block of Wellington Street this morning.

Metro Ford celebrates grand re-opening with Mike Reno

Metro Ford in Port Coquitlam is celebrating the completion of its auto dealership renovation with a rock concert featuring singer Mike Reno of the band Loverboy . In celebration of the grand re-opening of Metro Ford , the famous B.C.

Another pulse of river water expected this week

River levels in the Tri-Cities did not rise as high as expected over the weekend, but another pulse of water is expected to make its way through the Lower Mainland later this week.

$4 million habitat project for fish at Colony Farm

Juvenile salmon will have more protected habitat to get a good start in life thanks to a $4 million habitat enhancement project now nearing completion at Colony Farm Regional Park .

Staffing costs rise in Port Coquitlam

Staffing costs at the city of Port Coquitlam increased by $1.3 million in 2011 over the previous year, according to a report. In 2011, more than 100 city employees earned more than $75,000 in salary and benefits, totalling $9.7 million.

Police seek witnesses in drunk driving crash

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for witnesses to come forward after an impaired driver was involved in a motor vehicle accident last Thursday. The incident happened at around 8:40 p.m.

Be smart and safe with renovations, BBB warns

During the warm weather, homeowners often take on home improvement projects. Whether you are looking to redo your kitchen or bathroom, replace your home's roof or build a deck, it is essential that you find a contractor you can trust.

The long good-bye for Riverview

Nearly 99 years after the historic West Lawn building opened on April 1, 1913, in an area then called Mount Coquitlam, B.C.'s only large scale psychiatric hospital, is shutting down.

No city help to rebuild Plateau fence

A Coquitlam community group that asked city hall for "leadership" to rebuild a common fence in its area was told this week it won't get any help from the public body.