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It will be a year of challenge and change, said Patricia Gartland, the district's new superintendent who takes over the top job from Tom Grant.

Tri-City homeowners will largely see the value of their properties on par with last year. But there are a few pockets in the community that will see their assessments rise 15% or more.

Eagle Ridge Hospital celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2014 comfortable in the knowledge that it is meeting or exceeding expectations for a medium-sized hospital in B.C.

The largest number of swimmers ever recorded for the annual Penguin Plunge in Port Moody welcomed 2014 with a splash - and screams - on New Year's Day.

In February, the city of Port Moody erected a humorous Code of Conduct sign ( right ) in its ice rink that politely gave five reminders to potentially overly intense parents and spectators. It stated: "Please remember: 1. These are kids. 2.

The story School District 43 is going to the dogs - and students and teachers are loving it.

The story Carrying two bananas for energy and a bottle of water, a smiling Guy Black set out on his journey to honour Korean War veterans who fought and died in what has been called Canada's "forgotten war.

The story Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto got a Port Coquitlam inductee in 2013. In September, a plaque was unveiled commemorating hometown hero Terry Fox, an honour that was received by father Rolly Fox and brother Darrell Fox.

Last year, 16-year-old Jennifer Gillis was on a national stage for CBC-TV's reality competition Over the Rainbow .

The story At the age of 15, Jessica Kruger became disabled after fainting and falling off a ladder.