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PM ponders what to do about RGS

Port Moody city council has called an emergency meeting for 7 p.m. next Tuesday to try to navigate the political minefield of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy (RGS).

Kids get high marks in financial literacy - and get paid to do it

A speaker on personal finances used the oldest trick in the book to get Terry Fox students to pay attention to his money-management message. He gave away cash.

Speaking out on growth plan

A complex and controversial blueprint for future growth in the Lower Mainland that has even some of the most seasoned planners and politicians baffled went out for public comment in Coquitlam this week.

Play it safe on the roads Monday

The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation is warning the public to be extra cautious when making their morning commute Monday - a day after clocks are moved forward for the change to daylight savings time. According to B.C.

Persians celebrate new year

Spring is just around the corner and that has many across the Tri-Cities stocking up on goldfish, mirrors, hyacinths and potted grass as they prepare to party like it's 1390.

PoMo to hold rush meeting on regional growth strategy

Port Moody city council will hold an emergency meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 to decide whether to accept or reject the contentious Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy.

A financial watchdog for seniors

During her 30-year banking career, Margaret Easton occasionally found herself in awkward situations. She'd be watching an elderly man take out large sums of cash from his bank account for no apparent reason and was powerless to do anything about it.

Brothers convicted for role in drug apt.

Two brothers associated with a drug-dealing operation based out of a Coquitlam apartment were convicted of trafficking last week in provincial court.

PoCo to ponder ban on sales

Port Coquitlam councillors will consider measures limiting the use of cosmetic pesticides on private property when a report comes to the city's environmental committee later this month.

Coquitlam could cash in on sports

Coquitlam needs to showcase its sports sites better to bring more tourism money to the local economy, a city councillor says. Coun.