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Consultation needed on balanced school calendars

Changes to the school calendar won't come without a lot of consultation, says superintendent Tom Grant, after the province announced plans to scrap the standard school-year calendar.

Coquitlam RCMP seek robbery suspect

The Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly attempted to rob a person at an ATM machine. The incident took place shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.

Speakers, trade show, inspiration in Coquitlam June 1

A women's event aimed at helping women live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives came to Mandi Sellers in a dream. Now she's making it a reality. She's created Glow: A Women's Evening of Change and Celebration, on June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Fire hall seen as gateway to civic complex

When Glenn Peters and Rand Thompson began work designing Port Moody's new fire hall, the architects were asked to balance two key requirements: function and appearance.

Metro Vancouver will pare budget to cap tax hit at 2.5 per cent

Metro Vancouver has scrapped plans to raise regional taxes and fees by 12 per cent next year and set a new target that limits the increase for each household to no more than 2.5 per cent in 2013.

Port Moody police seek suspects

The Port Moody police department is asking the public for any information that could identify the people responsible for shoplifting several bottles of alcohol at the B.C. Liquor Store on Brew Street.

TC taxpayers face utility bill fines

Thousands of Tri-City residents will be fined by their city halls for not paying their utility bills on time: In Coquitlam, 10% of homeowners - about 3,700 residents - failed to pay for water, sewer and garbage by the April 2 deadline, leaving the ci

Students invited to join Port Moody police academy

Young people with an interest in the world of policing are invited to join the Port Moody Police Department's 1st annual Youth Leadership Academy.

Spring food drive for B.C. food banks

B.C. food banks, including those in the Tri-Cities, are about to benefit from a national food drive initiated by the Loblaws grocery store chain.

A million dollars to renovate library branch

The cost to renovate the space currently occupied by Coquitlam Public Library's City Centre branch after it moves this fall has prompted a catalogue of complaints from city council.