Local News

Residential property taxes will jump 3.49% this year in Coquitlam. But a few councillors say they don't like the way city hall is handling its revenue from taxpayers.

Port Moody residents voted 'Yes' to a new fire hall Saturday, allowing the city to borrow up to $16 million to replace its aging No. 1 station.

Learn about estate planing at a complimentary information session co-hosted by financial services companies Edward Jones and Manulife. The session will be held Thursday, April 28 at The Gathering Place, 2254 Leigh Square, unit 1100, Port Coquitlam.

The trial of a former School District 43 substitute teacher facing multiple sex-related charges against students has been delayed until 2012.

The city of Port Moody is reminding motorists to be careful of critters and wildlife when driving on local roads. Many animals are starting to wake up from their winter slumber, exploring neighbourhoods and crossing busy roads.

Metro Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with The 2010 President's Award by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.

Organizers of the Noon's Creek Fingerling Festival say that someone has been fraudulently soliciting donations over the phone for their event and is warning the public to be aware.

As a former nurse and the current co-owner of Westwood Cycles in Port Coquitlam, getting involved in Wheel to Heal was a natural for Kelly Hobbis.

Bears are awake and some are roaming in the woods and may be attracted to people's garbage, warns bear aware co-ordinator Drake Stephens.

School District 43 may have to pay back up to $149,000 for grants it received for students who were missing paperwork or didn't show up for programs they were enrolled in.