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Cycling route sought in Port Coquitlam

The city of Port Coquitlam is seeking permission from BC Hydro to use land along the north side of Kingsway Avenue that is owned by the Crown corporation to build a trail.

Band together for positive impact should be Amanda Todd's legacy - SD43

Letters went home this week to students attending schools in School District 43 providing links to resources about bullying and suicide.

Was fired, now she's wired: Port Coquitlam woman a social media guru

A Port Coquitlam woman will be telling her story of how a late-in-life layoff led to her blossoming as a social media consultant. Christine Till , who has written the book "Fired and Wired at 50" will tell her story Sunday, at 4:30 p.m.

New perks available with education savings grant

By Colin MacAskill A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is an excellent way to save for a family member`s education - and it just got better.

Economist to speak at Tri-Cities Chamber

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members can vote on their new executive and learn more about the B.C. economy at an annual general meeting Nov. 15 at the Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre.

Trust fund set up in Amanda Todd's honour

A trust fund has been set up in memory of Amanda Todd to raise funds for scholarships and programs that support youth and there are various ways to contribute.

Don't let your kids wear pimp and 'ho' costumes, Coquitlam group says

The Children of the Street Society is asking parents and educators not to let kids dress up in costumes that glamourize the gang life and the sex trade.

Paying for your child's education starts in the womb

There are many things expectant parents plan for, such as buying necessities for the newborn, baby-proofing the home, and preparing for the big day.

Library packs up for new branch

Rhian Piprell, director of Coquitlam Public Library, gets ready for the City Centre branch's move next week. The branch located in the ground floor of Coquitlam city hall will close on Monday, Oct.

Evergreen lights, plants up North Road? Half a million bucks

Coquitlam and Burnaby will each have to shell out at least $500,000 to pay for new landscaping, lights and fencing down North Road as part of the Evergreen Line. The streetscape amenities - i.e.