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The search continues for an elderly man who disappeared last week after leaving a family member's Port Coquitlam home for what was supposed to be a 15-minute walk. Jaffar Imenpour, who is visiting from Iran, has not been seen since 5 p.m.

Twenty-two Coquitlam groups will split more than $300,000 after being awarded 2011 Spirit of Coquitlam grants this week and seven of the recipients are repeats from last year.

The nomination period for the upcoming civic elections opened yesterday and Tri-City candidates have until 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 to turn in their paperwork.

A Coquitlam teacher who pleaded guilty to sexual assault in the U.S. has agreed to cancel his teaching licence, according to the BC College of Teachers (BCCT).

Unexpected service work at the Buntzen Lake powerhouse has caused the reservoir water levels to rise. The above-average water levels have resulted in the closure of Buntzen Lake trail (west) and floating bridge.

The protection and destruction of animals - as well as the safety of humans - were top of mind for Coquitlam city council this week. On Monday, council directed city staff to write a bylaw banning bow hunting within the municipal boundaries.

Coquitlam RCMP have identified a potential suspect in the shooting last Wednesday at the Barnet Highway Mr. Lube that sent one man to hospital. While no arrests have been made, Cpl.

Tri-City K-to-12 schools aren't the only game in town when it comes to enrolling international education students.

The Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating two men that allegedly robbed an 18-year-old of his black iPhone 4 outside the McDonald's on North Road near Austin Avenue last month. On Sept.

Tri-Cities businesswomen have an opportunity to learn tips from a professional on how to reduce stress at an eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Luncheon in Coquitlam, Oct. 18.