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Two tagged

A 22-year-old Surrey resident is facing charges of mischief and assaulting a police officer after he was allegedly caught spray-painting graffiti on a train at the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam. The suspect was arrested shortly after 9:30 p.m.

Donnelly renamed NDP fisheries critic

New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly was named yesterday as the NDP critic for fisheries and oceans - a post he has held since he was elected in 2009.

Cops' request for parking ban on Bedwell defeated

Port Moody city council denied a request Tuesday from the city's police to stop beach-goers from parking along the popular stretch of Bedwell Bay Road near Sasamat Lake.

Grieving mom waits for justice

More than five years after her son was killed in a hit-and-run, Jocelyn Staines still holds out hope that someone will come forward with information that brings the driver of the vehicle that hit him to justice.

Port Moody naturopathic clinic to raise funds for Japan relief

A Port Moody naturopathic clinic is hosting a workshop on pre-natal health with proceeds going to Red Cross relief efforts in Japan.

Rogers withdraws cell tower proposal

Rogers Communications has withdrawn an application to build a cell tower in Port Coquitlam's Greenmount Park, a controversial proposal that drew criticism from many residents in the area.

Metro, Coquitlam joust over RGS

The CEO of Metro Vancouver says the regional government and the city of Coquitlam are close to starting negotiations on the regional growth strategy (RGS).

Como housing to open in spring of 2012

It began with the donation of city of Coquitlam-owned land worth $1.8 million. It continued with a million bucks and a commitment from the YWCA. And now, with $7.

Organizers needed for Coquitlam, PoMo Fox Runs

Officials with the Terry Fox Foundation are looking for help to organize the 31st annual Terry Fox Runs in Coquitlam and Port Moody.

Bears on the prowl

The spate of warm weather last week didn't just send sun bathers to beaches and gardeners to nurseries - it also drew bears from their winter lairs.