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Be prepared to be fined if bears get into your garbage

If bears get into your garbage, guess what, it's your fault and you will be fined. That's the word from B.C. Conservation Officers frustrated that Tri-City residents aren't getting the message that a fed bear is a dead bear.

Normal caucus work or political work on taxpayer's dime?

Introduction: The BC NDP released to the media the following emails they say signifies that BC Government caucus workers were working to promote BC Liberal Party fortunes in last year's Port Moody-Coquitlam byelection.

Port Moody investigating high-tech park potential

With the Evergreen Line on the horizon, it's possible that a high-tech park in Port Moody may not be far behind.

ELEX: The who, what and wheres for voters

WHO'S ON THE BALLOT (asterisk denotes incumbent) COQUITLAM-MAILLARDVILLE BC NDP: Selina Robinson BC Liberal: Steve Kim Green Party: Ed Stanbrough PORT COQUITLAM BC NDP: Mike Farnworth* BC Liberal: Barbara Lu BC Cons.

BC NDP, BC Liberals disagree on role of government caucus workers

While the race tightens in the lead-up to next Tuesday's provincial general election, questions are being raised about last year's Port-Moody-Coquitlam byelection and the work of the taxpayer-funded Port Moody Swing-Riding Group in trying to win the

Burquitlam Station construction starting next week

Work will soon get underway on the Evergreen Line's Burquitlam Station. Construction fencing will go up next week and parking at Burquitlam Plaza will be reconfigured. Later this month, the former Dairy Queen will be demolished.

15 bullying complaints received - Coquitlam district

Fifteen complaints have been made to School District 43 through the online tool ERASE Bullying but only 10 were found to be bullying, and a review is being conducted of the provincial program.

Familiar faces on PoCo street banners

Driving across Port Coquitlam's Coast Meridian Overpass just got a little friendlier.

NDP's Wilson said it's time for a change in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

NDP - Chris Wilson As a wrestler, Chris Wilson took home numerous awards and medals and represented Canada at the Olympic Games.

Bullying issue demands provincial, federal response - group

A Tri-Cities group dealing with court and youth justice issues wants more consistent policies dealing with bullying in schools and the workplace and is calling on provincial and federal attorney generals to take action.