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Port Coquitlam ponders prison polls

Inmates at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam will get the opportunity to cast a ballot in the upcoming civic election this November. Last week members of the B.C.

Crowds help fest

Port Moody's Golden Spike Days Festival needed a spike in attendance this year and it seems it got one, reporting an estimated 35,000 visitors to the annual Canada Day weekend festival.

MONEY MATTERS: Don't give up on U.S. investments just yet

It's a given that the U.S. is in for some difficult times, but that doesn't mean Canadian investors should steer clear of U.S. equities.

UPDATE: Police identify homicide victim

Police have identified the man who was shot to death on a pathway near Spuraway Avenue in the Ranch Park area of Coquitlam last week.

PoMo pols, staffers cost $17 million

The city of Port Moody has released its staff salary disclosures for 2010, with two of last year's top-paying jobs now up for grabs.

Making a digital museum

The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society has long sought a venue to display its collection of historical artifacts, photographs and documents.

TransLink say no to Murray-Clarke

TransLink dealt a heavy blow to Port Moody city council Tuesday night when the transit authority officially tabled its assessment of the Murray-Clarke Connector project.

Orca Canoe and Kayak paddles to Coquitlam

It was time for a portage of vast proportions. Rod Tait gathered up his Orca Canoe and Kayak business supplies, along with his passion of "paddling dreams into reality" and moved to Coquitlam.

Contest deadline Aug. 26

Local shutterbugs who want to participate in the A Day in the Life of PoCo photo contest still have time to submit their work. The deadline for submissions is Aug.

Public art policy goes public

Port Coquitlam residents will get their chance to weigh-in on a draft version of a public art policy at an open house this weekend.