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A street sign for Michael

You can see the signs everywhere that Burquitlam is changing. There is one sign, however, that says some things don't change. It looks like any other street sign, except that it marks a lane, not a street, and you won't find it on any map.

Man shot at Coquitlam Mr. Lube

One man was taken to hospital Wednesday afternoon after a brazen daytime shooting in Coquitlam that police say could be gang related. Witnesses said the victim was standing outside of his black Nissan Altima in one of the oil change bays at the Mr.

Don't stop calling - the life you save could be a bear's

Tri-City residents getting used to seeing bears in their neighbourhood shouldn't get complacent - or let up because the weather has changed - because a fed bear is still a dead bear, says a local conservation officer.

Coun. Wright to run again

Veteran Port Coquitlam Coun. Michael Wright announced Monday he will seek another term on council in the upcoming civic election.

Controversy, economy and history in PoCo

It created political controversy when it was announced and was later stalled by a flagging economy but on Saturday, it made history as pre-sales began for condos in Port Coquitlam's first ever highrise.

Budget survey launched in PoCo

The city of Port Coquitlam has launched an online survey to find out where residents want their tax dollars spent and how much they are willing to pay.

Temporary waste station likely needed

A temporary waste transfer station may be necessary in Coquitlam in order to bridge a gap in garbage disposal service between the planned closure of Wastech and the implementation of Metro Vancouver's new Regional Waste Plan.

Coquitlam RCMP seek missing man

The Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old man visiting from Iran who disappeared on Sunday.

Five Tri-City resolutions to go before UBCM

The cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody has five resolutions before the Union of BC Municipalities' convention in Vancouver this week - all of them pressing for action at the provincial level.

PoCo takes 'thematic' approach to heritage

A draft list of significant heritage sites in Port Coquitlam has been compiled by a consultant and now it is up to the city and the public to narrow down the entries.