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New tool helps Coq. less flood risks

Coquitlam is one of three Canadian municipalities to pilot a new piece of technology that will help to figure out where its flooding risks are - now and in the future.

Save our footpath, Oakdale group says

A residents' group will rally at Coquitlam city council next week to protest plans to convert part of an old and well-traversed footpath into a paved lane.

Cash coming for kids' rooms at Eagle Ridge Hospital ER

More than 8,000 children will get their photos taken with Santa this holiday season at Coquitlam Centre. And every one of them will do a good deed in the process.

Robbery suspects sought in Coquitlam

Two men are being sought by police after allegedly robbing the Subway sandwich shop at Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue at around 10:30 Wednesday night.

Pleading for pix of dead son

A Port Coquitlam mother is publicly pleading for the thieves who stole a laptop containing the only photographs she has of her dead son to return the computer.

Work underway on Evergreen Line in Coquitlam town centre

Drivers and pedestrians using Pinetree and Guildford ways in Coquitlam may have noticed some traffic changes with the start of construction on the elevated guideway for the last stop on the Evergreen Line.

$40K in metal stolen from Port Moody business

The Port Moody Police Department is searching for suspects after a massive metal theft at a business in the 2600 block of Murray Street earlier this month.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation seeks ER improvements

With unprecedented growth in the Tri-Cities, and more to come with development of Burke Mountain as well as construction of the Evergreen Line and accompanying high-density housing, Eagle Ridge Hospital is under increasing pressure.

New councillors sworn in

There were a few familiar faces in the Coquitlam city council chambers this week for the inauguration of two new city councillors.

New policy for liquor licences

New Coquitlam bars, pubs and restaurants wanting to sell booze now have consistent serving times. Under a new policy unanimously adopted on Monday, city council set: closing times for new bars and pubs at 1 a.m. Sundays to Thursdays, and 2 a.m.