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School District 43 students will have faster internet connections after the board of education approved financing for phase one of a plan to link Tri-City high schools to Coquitlam's QNet fibre optic utility.

Port Coquitlam's history could soon have a home.

The city of Coquitlam has big plans for saving energy. The city is eyeing a deal with Fortis BC Energy Inc.

Tri-City MLAs and MPs are lending a hand - as well as their names and faces - to candidates running in Saturday's municipal elections.

What started as a compassionate offer of simple warmth to those living on the streets in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is now the largest, longest-running charitable blanket and warm clothing collection in the region.

A Coquitlam man charged in the fatal stabbing of Maple Ridge man will spend four more years in prison.

FOR MAYOR Heather Anderson Age: 45 Number of years living in Anmore: 42 Number of years on council: 15 as councillor, 18 months as mayor Occupation: social studies teacher at Dr.

Rumours and misinformation swirling about a compost facility proposed for Port Coquitlam have prompted the city to hold a public information meeting at the end of the month.

Amendments to the B.C. Wildlife Act will give conservation officers more clout in cracking down on people who are careless with garbage and other attractants that lure bears to urban neighbourhoods.

MONEY TALK: Kids need strong money management skills As anyone who's visited a toy store with a child or grandchild knows, kids understand the concept of spending money at an early age.