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Parents plead for driver to come forward

The parents of 16-year-old Port Coquitlam girl killed in a hit-and-run last month said Thursday they can forgive the driver but are urging him to come forward and admit what he did.

Coquitlam SAR seeks donations for new truck

Coquitlam Search and Rescue is actively raising money to replace its command vehicle, which the volunteer organization said is not up to the task any longer.

Open house planned for homeless shelter

The non-profit group that will run a permanent homeless shelter in Coquitlam wants more input from residents and business owners. RainCity Housing and Support Society will host an open house next Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Advance voting starting next week

Coquitlam voters can head to the polls as early as next Wednesday to vote in the Oct. 26 council byelection. Advance voting begins on Oct. 16 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hard Rock to open in Coquitlam on Dec. 20

Whether you play cards or the slots at Coquitlam's Boulevard Casino - or just browse around for the entertainment - you'll want to circle this date on your calendar. On Friday, Dec.

Amanda Todd tribute video released for one-year anniversary of her death

The story of Amanda Todd's struggles with cyberbullying and depression after her online activities has been recreated in a tribute video.

Friends: Sater didn't look drunk on accident evening

Two men who were drinking with Cory Sater the night he was allegedly behind the wheel in a deadly hit-and-run testified in court this week that they could not recall how much alcohol the man consumed that evening.

School traffic safety an issue in Coquitlam district

Calming traffic around schools and ensuring student safety are the goals of a new committee established by School District 43. Next Tuesday, Oct.

Witness: Sater in a state of shock after collision

A witness who was in the vehicle the night Cory Sater allegedly killed two people in a hit-and-run collision said both he and Sater were in a state of shock after the crash.

'I was going to initiate CPR... It was too late'

A witness testifying in the hit-and-run trial of Cory Sater described a chaotic scene in the moments after the collision that killed two people and left a third seriously injured.