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Coquitlam at bottom of the healthy community pack

Participation in the 2012 Healthy Community Challenge is lagging in Coquitlam, where only about 100 people have signed up for the provincial initiative.

Another charge for alleged Port Coquitlam rioter

The list of charges has grown against a young offender from Port Coquitlam who allegedly participated in last year's Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver.

Small businesses seek fair solution for transit funding

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned by B.C. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom's comments appearing to sanction property tax increases to pay for a transit funding shortfall in Metro Vancouver.

Cocktails and Cash financial parties for women

Everyone has heard by now that a latte a day can keep retirement at bay - or at least result in a costly expense that could be turned into a profitable investment by turning to homemade brew.

More density, amenities around Coquitlam transit stations

The city of Coquitlam is moving forward with a plan that will consolidate development policies along the new Evergreen Line transit corridor.

BC Teachers not done with Bill 22

It's not over until it's over. That's the word from the BC Teachers' Federation this afternoon.

Port Coquitlam: Companies, unions spend big in civic election

Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore outspent his closest challenger in last fall's civic election by a margin of 10 to one, according to recently released campaign financial disclosure forms.

Not cheap to run for council in Coquitlam

For the second election in a row, Mayor Richard Stewart bested candidates who raised more cash and spent more money on their losing Coquitlam mayoralty bids. But the two-term mayor spent more than he planned and was left with a $30,000 bill.

Noisy trucks upset Pipeline residents in Coquitlam

People living along Pipeline Road in Coquitlam said noise from gravel trucks has become unbearable and the city needs to step up enforcement along their street.

Penny pinchers pitted against spenders in Port Moody

Penny pinchers annoyed at the cost of spending for municipal elections will want to keep an eye on Port Moody, where running for office is still relatively inexpensive, especially for incumbents.