Local News

The BC Court of Appeal has upheld the fraud conviction of former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury.

On what would have been Amanda Todd's 16th birthday, an anti-bullying initiative will be launched at Riverside secondary school in Port Coquitlam and the public is invited. The program to be announced at 9:30 a.m. Nov.

Coquitlam will celebrate the opening of its new City Centre library branch on Saturday with plenty of activities for kids as well as entertainment and tours for older book lovers. The festivities run from 12:30 to 4 p.m (with speeches at 1 p.m.

The 31st annual runs and other fundraisers for Terry Fox weren't as profitable as previous years for the foundation named after the Port Coquitlam hero. According to its financial statements released last month, the non-profit group collected $25.

A simulation exercise at Douglas College's David Lam campus Thursday morning brought together health sciences and paramedic students to enhance collaboration and communication between the professions.

Coquitlam RCMP are warning Austin Heights residents and business owners about a suspected scam artist. The man comes to the door and says he has had car trouble, and asks for $8.50 to prevent his vehicle from being towed, police say.

"Peace begins at home" is the theme for this year's campaign against gender violence and workers at the Tri-City Transitions Society hope people will take this message to heart.

Filling hungry bellies is one of the top priorities of respondents to a survey dealing with child poverty and Share Family and Community Services is looking at ways to make it happen.

Classes and services at David Lam campus are cancelled today because of a strike by BC Government Employees Union support workers. Pickets will be up today until 7p.m. at 1250 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam .

B.C.'s premier will be addressing the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce next week. Christy Clark will speak Tuesday, Nov. 27 at a luncheon. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club.