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Reimer to take time out to campaign

A Coquitlam city councillor will be stepping aside next month to campaign for a provincial seat. On Thursday, Coun.

Water, trash bills due next month

Tri-City residents may be getting their income tax rebates this month but they'll also have to shell out for utilities.

Coquitlam school's hockey league breaks down barriers

The score was 3-0 and but the losing team wasn't giving up hope. With impressive stick-handling and some spirited defence, the team marshalled a determined front against a powerful offence but couldn't stop a shot that found net, top shelf.

Voter registration blitz hits the Tri-Cities

With the May 14 provincial election soon to be upon us, a voter registration blitz began last week in the Tri-Cities. Elections BC sent out 1.9 million notices to people across the province in an effort to update the voters' list.

Teachers plead to save programs as Coquitlam district faces cuts

Dozens of teachers packed a board of education meeting Tuesday to persuade trustees not to cut their jobs or programs as School District 43 faces one of its toughest budgets in years.

Consultation sought for new transit plan

A week after announcing route changes and even cuts to bus routes in Coquitlam, TransLink is seeking public input on a transit plan for the region.

Coquitlam River is 'healthy,' city says, but concerns remain

A new city report on the health of the Coquitlam River is being heralded by Coquitlam council and gravel miners, who say the waterway is in good shape.

Coquitlam Centre provides electric vehicle charging stations for customers

Charging stations are cropping up in handy locations in parks and shopping centers in the Tri-Cities this month, giving drivers of electric vehicles some peace of mind as they travel throughout the Lower Mainland.

Drivers: Put down your phones & pay attention

When it comes to using a cellphone while operating a motor vehicle, Tri-City residents are not getting the message. That was the statement from Coquitlam RCMP Cpl.

Coquitlam cops seek help finding jewels

Several pieces of rare jewelry were stolen when a residence in the 600-block of Linton Street in Coquitlam was broken into last month and Mounties are looking for help recovering them.