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Each spring, the stand of cottonwood trees straddling the mouth of the Coquitlam River, where it meets the Fraser, comes alive with the honking sound of more than 200 great blue herons feathering their nests in preparation for their soon-to-be hatche

Disappointed with the city's unsuccessful bids to host the 2016 or 2018 BC Summer Games, Coquitlam council has now set its sights on holding another large provincial event.

BC Liberals in the riding of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain raised a mountain of money last year.

A second Coquitlam city councillor was formally granted a leave of absence this week to run in the upcoming provincial election. On Monday, council approved Coun.

Share's holiday toy program has a one year lease on space in the former Riverview Hospital, ensuring another season of good cheer for struggling families at Christmas. Martin Wyant, Share CEO, said a lease has been signed with Shared Service B.C.

Property taxes in Port Coquitlam will go up by 3.7% this year, an increase of just over $71 for the average single-family homeowner. Council approved the 2013-'17 financial plan at Monday's meeting.

Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public's assistance after the theft of $60,000 worth of parts from a car dealership over the weekend.

With students flooding into the job market now that spring is here, Douglas College is launching its student employment job board. The DougLife Jobs Board allows employers to publish their job opportunities to Douglas College students and alumni.

A Port Moody man is facing several charges relating to a string of break-ins in the Glenayre and College Park neighbourhoods dating back to January.

Fish, turtles and other wildlife will benefit from nearly $150,000 in improvements and studies along the Coquitlam River.