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MONEY MATTERS: Consider insured annuities

Investors are growing weary of market volatility and, given the frequency of the gyrations over the past few years, it's no surprise. Unfortunately, the instability has caused many to panic; pulling out of the markets and sitting in cash.

Check smoke alarms

Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services personnel are reminding homeowners to check their smoke detectors when they set their clocks back for daylight savings time this weekend.

Expect more bypass delays

Lane closures will take place on weekend evenings on the Mary Hill Bypass between today (Friday) and Nov. 18 as crews work to complete the Port Mann/Highway 1 project.

Coats for kids helps Big Brothers and Big Sisters

A popular clothing store for teens is offering a discount on new coats in exchange for a gently-used winter coat which will be distributed to vulnerable kids.

Coquitlam fills gaps in bike route

Coquitlam transportation staff are putting together plans to fill several gaps in the city's crosstown bicycle route, a 17-km trail that connects new neighbourhoods in the northeast with the southwest area and Lougheed SkyTrain Station.

MONEY MATTERS: Make the most out of your holiday cottage

Whether you call it a cottage, chalet, camp or cabin, it's your family's special place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Hungrier than ever

Hunger continues to stalk the Tri-Cities as the Christmas season approaches with no appreciable drop in food bank use since the recession. In fact, 29.

In Moody, they're in agreement

Port Moody voters have their work cut out for them in choosing between candidates in the Nov. 19 election judging by the similarity of issues and approaches offered by those vying for a spot on city council.

Swim club wants new pool but PoCo says there's no $$$

Port Coquitlam's aging Centennial Pool is in desperate need of an upgrade and the PoCo Marlins have several ideas for what a new facility should look like.

CUPE backing 24 on Nov. 19

The union representing city and school board staff in the Tri-Cities is endorsing 24 candidates running for office in the Nov. 19 civic elections.