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Thief nabs urn containing relative's ashes in garage break-in

A thief who broke into a garage in Port Coquitlam's Citadel Heights on the weekend nabbed more than just tools. The crook also took an urn containing ashes of the victim's relative.

Jury recommends better response measures after woman dies at Riverview

A coroner's inquest jury has made five recommendations after a Riverview Hospital patient was found dead on the grounds several days after she went missing.

Evergreen crews to pull an all-nighter to move sewer line

Evergreen Line crews will be moving a sewer line located under the CP Rail tracks starting tonight. The work is centred on Clarke Street, near the foot of Queens Street, and will run from 6 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday.

Don't worry, be happy - it's Tuesday

This is an updated version of an earlier story posted about Happy Tuesday.

Sylvan and students in Coquitlam help fund African schools

Coquitlam Sylvan Learning, together with 10 other Sylvan locations in British Columbia, has raised $10,000 to support Free the Children's Brick by Brick: Schoolbuilding Campaign.

Wesbild launches scholarship for CABE students in Coquitlam

Students attending CABE (Coquitlam Alternative Basic Education) school in Coquitlam will get help attending post-secondary school thanks to a new scholarship program funded by Wesbild.

Fox students want to change attitudes about bullying

A group of Terry Fox students is grateful for the interest adults have shown in bullying. Now, though, they say it's time for kids themselves to do something about it.

Anmore village hall infested with rats, squirrels

The stench of rodents and ongoing mould issues have prompted village of Anmore staff to move out of the historic village hall - once the homestead of Ma Murray - to a temporary trailer or to work from home.

Health insurance key for snowbirds

For many retired Canadians, heading south to warmer climates during the winter months is part of the retirement dream. Some pack up as early as October and won't be heading back to their Canadian residence until the spring thaw in April.

Coquitlam developer offers arts cash to students

The developer of Coquitlam's tallest tower wants Coquitlam high school students to get a chance to decorate the building.