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Money to remediate former PoMo industrial site

A vacant lot on a seldom travelled stretch of road in Port Moody is one step closer to redevelopment as the B.C. government put up more than $160,000 for its renewal last week.

More help for homeless

Homelessness initiatives in the Tri-Cities may have helped significantly reduce the overall number of people sleeping on the streets but the hardest work still lies ahead, according to one housing advocate.

Tri-City mompreneurs can learn business tips from the Cupcakes ladies

Cupcakes aren't just sweet treats - they're also a national franchise owned by two best friends and this month Tri-City entrepreneurs can learn their secrets.

Sunday closures: a tale of three libraries

Besides malls, libraries are ideal places to go to be informed, entertained and enlightened when summer's heat gets unbearable and television is in re-runs.

Canucks fever hits the Tri-Cities

Canucks blue is everywhere in the Tri-Cities these days. Left, someone takes a photo of a jersey draped on the fish sculpture at Coquitlam's Spirit Square.

A message to Iran

From the Tri-Cities to Tehran, one Port Moody man is trying to send a message to the government of Iran: Let my friends go.

Crossroads store on the move this week

The popular Crossroads Hospice Society Thrift Store in Coquitlam is moving to larger digs to accommodate its need for more shopping and storage space.

Torch run tomorrow

Coquitlam and Port Moody police officers will join an estimated 600 law enforcement officers from around the province Thursday who are participating in the 2011 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics BC.

Canucks fever epidemic in the Tri-Cities

Signs are everywhere - literally - of support for the Vancouver Canucks in their run to win the Stanley Cup. Top, Corner Sports in downtown Port Coquitlam sports a do-it-yourself sign.

Canucks' Cup run good for business

Tri-City Canucks fans are not the only people excited about the team's historic run to the Stanley Cup finals this spring.