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Coquitlam native Kristina Lee has always felt a close affinity with the people of Japan.

Port Coquitlam residents will get an opportunity to weigh-in on the city's new corporate strategic plan, a document that will guide the municipality's decision making over the next decade.

Burquitlam Community Association put its stamp of approval this week on a 70-unit apartment block planned close to a planned North Road Evergreen Line station.

Maureen Kasia with Coquitlam's HEROS program shows the contents of an earthquake kit, a pouch the city recommends residents and business owners keep handy.

There could be stiff penalties for Port Coquitlam property owners who use banned chemicals on their lawns and gardens for cosmetic purposes if a new pesticide bylaw is adopted by council.

The city of Port Coquitlam is trying to make things easier for multi-family housing complexes to participate in the expanded green cart program when it kicks off next month. A handbook is being distributed at city hall and online (www.portcoquitlam.

A Coquitlam neighbourhood that has seen little change over the past three decades is expected next week to have a new plan for the future that features plenty of change.

The planting of shrubs and other vegetation to stop Canada geese from wading into Como Lake will happen this year - and not over a three-year period, as previously recommended by Coquitlam staff. On Monday, city council approved a request by Coun.

Konstantin Dimopoulos is painting the town... blue.

It is common for drivers in Port Coquitlam to find themselves stuck in traffic while waiting for a train to cross at Westwood Street or Kingsway Avenue.