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Winter shelter program launches in the Tri-Cities

Homeless people looking for a warm place to sleep during the winter months will be able to turn to a handful of churches for a bed as the bridge shelter program launches this weekend. Starting today (Nov.

Neighbours, council say no to daycare

A proposal to rezone a Coquitlam property for a daycare that would serve up to 40 children was denied this week due to neighbours' concerns. After a public hearing Monday, city council voted 6-1 against the plan for 283 Hart St.

Thermenex eyed for civic campus

Coquitlam is turning away from a FortisBC plan - and instead opting for a more proven system in the municipality - for centralized heating and cooling around the city hall precinct.

MLAs income, expenses out

A six-month snapshot of MLA pay and expenses was made public this week, including costs incurred by the Tri-Cities' four provincial representatives. According to the disclosures for April 1 to Sept.

Massive church in PoCo's Dominion Triangle aims to be a community centre

A church on Port Coquitlam's north side will look more like a community centre than a place of worship and is expected to be an important facility for residents moving to homes in the Dominion Triangle.

Open house wades into concerns over Port Moody harbour

The future of Port Moody's harbour will be the subject of an open house next week.

City buys historic Booth farm house

A place where Coquitlam pioneers gathered after church for Sunday picnics will be saved by the city as part of its push to preserve heritage homes and buildings.

Another $1.5 million into Coq. coffers

The city of Coquitlam will soon be reaching the $100-million mark as host of the Boulevard Casino.

Port Moody robbery suspect facing charges

A Port Moody man is facing charges after police arrested him allegedly fleeing the scene of a break and enter on Texada Street on Monday afternoon.

Coquitlam woman's murder trial set for Nov. 18

A jury has been selected and a trial date has been set for a 42-year-old Coquitlam woman charged with second-degree murder in the slaying of Peter Markus more than three years ago.