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Port Coquitlam's most famous mom will be commemorated in a book of condolences. The city of PoCo will help locals share their thoughts in a book that will be presented to the family of Betty Fox, who died last Friday.

Coquitlam city hall has about the same payroll as it did two years ago but fewer people are on it. According to a report released this week, 86 city employees took home more than $100,000 in 2010 versus 49 in 2008 - a difference of 37 staff members.

Tri-City residents are invited to mingle with their civic leaders at the annual Mayor's Mixer next month.

It could take months, even years, for Stanley Cup rioters to face justice as police and special prosecutors sift through mounds of evidence and civil court cases wind their way through over-burdened courts.

Port Coquitlam's most famous mom will be commemorated in a book of condolences. The city of PoCo will help locals share their thoughts in a book that will be presented to the family of Betty Fox, who died last Friday.

As the sun rose last Thursday on the damage from the Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver, Laura Baker was one of many who felt compelled to head downtown to help clean up "her city.

Coquitlam residents may have a referendum question to vote on when they head to the polls in November.

Port Coquitlam is issuing a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI 2011-15) with pre-qualifications for businesses interested in leasing space in Leigh Square. The space, is approximately 1,000 sq. ft,and is located at 2101-2253 Leigh Square.

Many investors have mutual funds in their portfolios because they want a simplified approach to investing. However, simple does not mean hands-off.

Betty Fox was a tough lady. No, check that. Betty Fox was a mom who had to be tough. Four kids, three boys. Working-class Port Coquitlam. Her second-youngest son is diagnosed with cancer. His leg is amputated. That's enough to deal with.