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Future of Port Coquitlam Women's Centre uncertain

The women's resource centre in Port Coquitlam will be closed to the public for a month while management and staff determine the future of programs operating out of the rented bungalow on Mary Hill Road.

Coquitlam teachers vote on job action

Some 2,000 unionized teachers in School District 43 are voting tomorrow on whether to escalate their job action to support a negotiated contract settlement.

District energy eyed for five more Coq. neighbourhoods

Coquitlam is eyeing five more neighbourhoods to have private utilities for centralized heating, domestic hot water and cooling systems.

First-time homebuyers learn hot tips for Vancouver real estate market

What home type is best matched to wants, needs and financial resources? What location is preferable? What are the mortgage options? How does the provincial property transfer tax exemption for first-time home buyers work? What are the rules associated

School District 43 teachers hold study sessions to protest legislation

Teachers in School District 43 spent their lunch breaks in study sessions or protesting government plans to impose a settlement.

Nominate an outstanding volunteer in Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam residents have until March 9 to nominate their fellow community members for the Volunteer Recognition Awards, which honour people who have helped make their community a better place.

Meet Port Moody mayor and council

Port Moody residents are invited to meet their new mayor and council at an event at the Kyle Centre next week. The meet-and-greet, located in the Moody Centre neighbourhood, will be held on Wednesday, March 7, between 7 and 9 p.m.

Highway 1 crashes decline in Coquitlam despite construction

The Highway 1 corridor in east Coquitlam has seen close to a 14% decrease in crashes in the last two years despite rampant construction related to the Port Mann/Highway 1 improvement project.

Thieves steal copper wiring in Coquitlam

More than $5,000 worth of copper wiring was stolen from street lights along the Lougheed Highway Thursday night or early Friday morning.

Man arrested after stabbing in Coquitlam

One man is recovering in hospital and another is facing criminal charges after a drunken argument at a Coquitlam house party turned violent early Saturday morning.