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POCO COUNCIL PREVIEW: City considers prohibiting discharge of crossbows

Port Coquitlam councillors will consider a bylaw amendment at their meeting on Monday that would prohibit the discharge of crossbows within the municipality.

Nel Forrest, a Port Coquitlam pioneer, passes away

Nel Forrest , a Port Coquitlam pioneer and mother of Coun. Mike Forrest, passed away last week at age 95. Forrest was born Nellie Coyle on Dec. 3, 1916, in Okotoks, Alta., but grew up in Calgary before moving to British Columbia in 1941.

Canada's in a good economic position: MP Moore

Canada's financial house is in order but it must be cautious about what's going on in Europe right now, Tri-City MP and Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore said today.

Help re-hang signs at Porter elementary

A Porter elementary student is asking for the public's help to re-hang wooden, pink shirts around his school after the art display was torn down by vandals.

Port Coquitlam pays $14,000 for chamber services

The city of Port Coquitlam will pay close to $14,000 to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce this year for fees associated with the non-profit's economic development services.

Port Coquitlam resident's recycling, green waste collection outpacing garbage

Port Coquitlam residents are increasingly using their recycling and green bins rather than throwing their waste in the garbage, according to a city staff report.

SFU scientist discover possible HIV vaccine

An SFU scientist is part of a team that has discovered a new HIV vaccine-related tool. The finding could lead to a little-known and benign bacterium becoming a vital tool in the development of a vaccine against HIV.

Curling bros. go for Games gold

Coquitlam curlers Zachary Umbach and his younger brother, Nicholas, are hoping the ice transforms from white to gold for them this weekend in Vernon -- and again next month in Dawson Creek.

No night sprinkling for lawns this summer

Coquitlam will be one of the last cities in Metro Vancouver to consider changes to its water conservation program.

Coquitlam aims to get more drivers off the road

Coquitlam's massive growth spurt has forced the city to rethink its plans for future transportation needs.