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By Gary McKenna The Tri-City News Two suspected thieves had no trouble breaking into the Esso Processing centre at the end of Ioco Road Sunday night -it was leaving the facility that proved challenging.

A Port Coquitlam man is facing charges after police caugt him allegedly stealing a handful of lottery tickets from a liquor last week.

Jessica Williams, of Port Coquitlam, is Canada's newest millionaire after winning $3.4 million in a Lotto 6/49 draw this week.

When you've invested time, money and effort to build your investments, the last thing you want is to pay more tax than you have to. If you're looking for tax-smart strategies to save and grow your wealth - read on.

The mother of a Port Coquitlam teen who committed suicide after online bullying and stalking from a cyber-predator says adults need to be just as careful as kids online.

A Port Coquitlam numbered company is looking at harvesting wind energy for profit.

The Tri-Cities is somewhat of a bright spot for property values compared with the rest of the Metro Vancouver, according to rolls released this week.

Getting rid of burned-out Christmas lights and bulky packaging is a little easier this year thanks to a collaboration between Port Coquitlam firefighters and local recycling businesses. This weekend, Jan. 5 and 6 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Green Party of BC has a candidate to run in this spring's provincial election in Coquitlam-Maillardville. This week, the riding association acclaimed Edward Stanbrough to run in the riding currently held by NDP MLA Diane Thorne, who is retiring.

Missed the garbage pick-up last week? You're not alone. A printing error in the city of Coquitlam's collection schedule for Jan. 2 to 5 left many homeowners with piles of post-Christmas trash.