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A new ladder truck purchased by Coquitlam Fire and Rescue will help emergency officials reach new heights when battling blazes.

The Bullying Games production, which saw hundreds of local students learn about bullying in a compassionate way last week, may have a future if a sponsor comes forward, the producer says.

Students at Leigh elementary students were evacuated Wednesday morning after a small electrical fire broke out in the school's boiler room. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue chief Tony Delmonico said crews were on scene shortly after 9 a.m.

Two more Tri-City candidates have put their names forward to run in the provincial election. Last week, BC Conservative Ryan Hague announced he will vie for the Port Coquitlam seat currently held by NDP MLA Mike Farnworth.

The Coquitlam RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying several suspects who made off with jewelry and electronics during a break and enter in Ranch Park earlier this month.

School District 43 is not the only district cutting programs, teachers and supplies to make their budgets balance for next year. Here are some of the cuts other districts are making to balance their 2013/'14 budgets. Delta: $3.

Name: Chris Wilson Occupation: KidSport Tri-Cities executive director Contact: 604-474-3896, [email protected] Social media: chriswilson.bcndp.ca (web), @chriswilson630 (Twitter), chriswilson (Facebook) Campaign office: 105-2733 Barnet Hwy.

BC Premier Christy Clark rallied the troops last Friday at Coquitlam's Urban Gate restaurant and introduced the Tri-Cities' BC Liberal candidates: Steve Kim (Coquitlam-Maillardville), Barbara Lu (Port Coquitlam), Linda Reimer (Port Moody-Coquitlam) a

Coquitlam Teachers' Association will be canvassing candidates in the upcoming provincial election for their views on education but won't be endorsing any, according to president Teresa Grandinetti.

Name: Selina Robinson Occupation: Coquitlam city councillor, family therapist Contact: 604-936-7595, [email protected] Social media: selinarobinson.bcndp.