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UPDATED: Red Cross anti-bullying program wins support

Ending bullying starts with kids talking to each other, says Carol Todd , which is why the anti-bullying advocate is supporting the planned expansion of the Red Cross ' Beyond the Hurt Program into schools across Canada.

Coquitlam teen charged with assault

A Coquitlam teenager who already has nearly 50 run-ins with police under his belt is now facing an assault charge after an incident outside a New Westminster SkyTrain station last weekend. At about 10 p.m.

Have your say in transit priorities for Coquitlam

Everybody likes to complain about transit service, now there's an opportunity to help make it better for the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

New principal appointments for Coquitlam district schools

Some new faces will be in schools starting in September with the recent appointments of new vice-principal and principal appointments. The following School District 43 administrative appointments are effective July 1.

Guns can be turned in to Coquitlam RCMP during gun amnesty month

Tri-City residents who are looking to unload some unwanted guns or ammunition can do so - safely - at the Coquitlam RCMP detachment during this month's gun amnesty. Cpl.

Business shines a light on the problem of hoarding in the Tri-Cities

Hoarding what is it Thanks to the television series Hoarders, more people know about the condition in which people collect things, ranging from newspapers and household items to animals and even human fluids, but cannot get rid of them.

Bin cleaning business makes a splash in Port Moody

A Port Moody couple is helping make their city sweet-smelling - one garbage bin at a time. Marc and Amanda Perka have launched their BinBath.ca business just as just as bear season is getting underway.

Controversial land bid to go to public hearing

An unusual 12-acre property that not only has the Coquitlam River bisecting it but also the David Avenue connector is set to be developed - and dedicated as parkland.

New fire chief for Coquitlam

As the deputy chief of the Vancouver Fire Department, Wade Pierlot has seen plenty of action in one of Canada's biggest cities.

Coquitlam district clarifies departure was by mutual agreement

Former secretary treasurer Rick Humphreys' departure from School District 43 was by mutual agreement, The Tri-City News has learned, and one of the conditions agreed to was his $148,495 severance.