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Operation Red Nose is under way in the Tri-Cities

Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers to help keep impaired motorists off the road this holiday season. The organization, which offers rides to people who are under the influence, is launching this year's program on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

UPDATED: Port Coquitlam plans anti-bullying bylaw

RCMP will have new powers in dealing with bullying behaviour in Port Coquitlam in a new program to provide support and resources for bullies and their victims.

Up to 1,000 more homes for Fraser Mills?

A waterfront village planned along the Fraser River in Coquitlam could have 1,000 more homes than first planned.

City hopes 1.35 is magic no. for parking

Coquitlam council hopes it has found the "sweet spot" when it comes to parking around the Evergreen Line.

Premier Clark vows to balance 2013 budget

Speaking to a business crowd yesterday in Coquitlam, Premier Christy Clark delivered a bottom-line message, vowing to balance the provincial budget in 2013.

Port Coquitlam teens launch Happy Tuesday campaign

The idea of spreading good feelings through candy or kind words has spread from a Port Coquitlam high school to one in Coquitlam, and the students behind the idea would like to see it go further.

Council's parking regs get test over fourplex

Parking rules for new Coquitlam triplexes and fourplexes were tested this week as city council debated a bid for a strata development.

No one hurt in building fire

From the city of Coquitlam website about a building located by the Executive Plaza Hotel: "Early this afternoon, Coquitlam Fire/Rescue responded to a structural fire at 401 Westview St.. No serious injuries were reported.

School District 43 studies Plehanov acquittal decision

Aleksandr Plehanov 's future with School District 43 is uncertain despite his acquittal today of all charges by a provincial court judge. Judge David St.

UPDATED: Plehanov acquitted of sexual assaults in Coquitlam schools

Former Coquitlam substitute teacher Aleksandr Plehanov has been acquitted on charges he sexually assaulted a handful of students in schools throughout the district. Judge David St.