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You can weigh in on pesticides

A Coquitlam advisory group that's looking at whether the city should implement a cosmetic pesticide ban is accepting ideas from the public until Friday. Coun.

Kingsbury could get probation

Former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury appeared for sentencing in B.C. Supreme Court Friday with lawyers for both sides asking for a two-year probationary sentence and 150 hours of community service.

Eleven bear sightings in PoCo

As many as 11 bear sightings have been recorded in Port Coquitlam in recent weeks, prompting the city to remind homeowners to keep their garbage locked up or in containers with bear-resistant locks and wait until between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

Boomers blaze new trail for retirement

If you're part of this influential group that is redefining retirement, you'll also need to redefine how you plan for this exciting new chapter of your life.

Search on for missing Coq. man

A 32-year-old Coquitlam man disappeared in the North Shore Mountains Sunday and today RCMP dive teams plan to scour area rivers, streams and lakes for any sign of Mark Smith.

UPDATED: Moore claims fifth term as a Tri-City MP

Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam MP James Moore spent the day after his victory party fielding reporters' calls, thanking fellow Conservative candidates in B.C.

UPDATED: Fin is in again in New Westminster-Coquitlam

NDP incumbent Fin Donnelly carried the day in the riding of New Westminster-Coquitlam, edging out Conservative challenger Diana Dilworth with 46% of the votes cast.

UPDATED: Body found near Coquitlam River identified

Coquitlam RCMP identified the body of an elderly woman found on a hiking trail near the Coquitlam River Saturday as that of 75-year-old Donna Rasmussen, who had been missing from her home for several days.

Kingsbury sentencing delayed; probation, community service sought

Former Coquitlam mayor Jon Kingsbury appeared for sentencing in B.C. Supreme Court Friday with lawyers for both sides asking for a two-year probationary sentence and 150 hours of community service.

Port Coquitlam man missing: police

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a Port Coquitlam man they say has been missing since April 22. Adrien Brouillard, 39, was last seen at about 1 p.m. last Friday when he told his housemate that he was going for a walk.