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Temporary waste station likely needed

A temporary waste transfer station may be necessary in Coquitlam in order to bridge a gap in garbage disposal service between the planned closure of Wastech and the implementation of Metro Vancouver's new Regional Waste Plan.

Coquitlam RCMP seek missing man

The Coquitlam RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 74-year-old man visiting from Iran who disappeared on Sunday.

Five Tri-City resolutions to go before UBCM

The cities of Coquitlam and Port Moody has five resolutions before the Union of BC Municipalities' convention in Vancouver this week - all of them pressing for action at the provincial level.

PoCo takes 'thematic' approach to heritage

A draft list of significant heritage sites in Port Coquitlam has been compiled by a consultant and now it is up to the city and the public to narrow down the entries.

Coquitlam thief gets 2.5 years

A Coquitlam man will spend another 31 months in prison for his role in a home invasion last year in Anmore. The accused, who is referred to as M.S.B.

Winter is coming: consider investing in utilities stocks

Investors looking for opportunities to hedge their bets in volatile markets might consider pipeline and power utility stocks. Although these stocks are not particularly exciting, they offer a number of appealing benefits.

Try out new coffee flavours for free Sept. 29 at 7-Eleven

Get a coffee buzz on your way to work next Thursday and try out some new coffees at 7-Eleven. From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 470 7-Eleven stores across the country will give away a medium 16-ounce cup of coffee to customers.

Great Scott!

The 2011 Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast kicked off its nine-day ride Wednesday with a group of kids committed to the cause.

Missing Riverview patient found

A man who earlier this week walked away from an independent boarding house located on the Riverview Hospital grounds has been found. Cao Phan, a 49-year-old who suffers from a mental illness requiring him to take medication, was last seen on Sept.

More city land to be sold

Coquitlam is poised to put another piece of city land on the market. On Monday, council gave first reading to rezone 1188 Pinetree Way for a higher-density use. The 0.