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'I will do this to you,' said Port Coquitlam tenant who got evicted for threatening behaviour

'I will do this to you,' said Port Coquitlam tenant who got evicted for threatening behaviour

A Port Coquiitlam landlord wanted to kick out a tenant who shaped his fingers into a gun and made a threat. The police were called and the Residential Tenancy Branch arbitrator agreed to ending the tenancy early.
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And now there's eight: Another candidate for Port Moody council steps up

And now there's eight: Another candidate for Port Moody council steps up

There's now eight candidates who've declared their intention to run for Port Moody city council, and two councillors are contesting for the mayor's seat
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Port Moody driver charged for allegedly masturbating at red light in Burnaby

Port Moody driver charged for allegedly masturbating at red light in Burnaby

Patrick Joseph Paul Pelletier, 59, was charged last week in connection with reports of a man masturbating in his car at a red light on Lougheed Highway near Gaglardi Way in May.
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Non-profit that serves Tri-Cities' low-income residents searching for new CEO

Non-profit that serves Tri-Cities' low-income residents searching for new CEO

Keir Macdonald is resigning in September after four years in the Phoenix Society's big chair.
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Scary immersive experience coming to Coquitlam's biggest mall

Scary immersive experience coming to Coquitlam's biggest mall

Vancouver Horror Nights is back with more frightening attractions, including mazes and escape rooms, and this time activities will be indoors at Coquitlam Centre
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Port Coquitlam councillor seeks another term, vows to keep taxes low

Port Coquitlam councillor seeks another term, vows to keep taxes low

Keeping a lid on taxes and promoting downtown revitalization among Dean Washington's aims if he is elected for a fourth term on Port Coquitlam council.
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Nearly $10K in safety fines issued at Coquitlam construction sites

Nearly $10K in safety fines issued at Coquitlam construction sites

Two businesses were issued high-risk violations in July for failing to provide a fall protection system for their respective workers.
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Letter: Coquitlam taxpayers have the right to know the byelection lawsuit costs

Letter: Coquitlam taxpayers have the right to know the byelection lawsuit costs

To initiate the legal action against the City of Coquitlam is not done without significant cost to both parties, the letter writer states.
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Letter: Pied-billed grebes are back at this Coquitlam lake — and hatching

Letter: Pied-billed grebes are back at this Coquitlam lake — and hatching

Burke Mountain Naturalists and BCIT students have been working with environmental staff from Coquitlam city hall on various projects around Como Lake, the letter writer states.
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How will you get around Coquitlam in 25 years? The city wants to know

How will you get around Coquitlam in 25 years? The city wants to know

The City of Coquitlam is calling for feedback through its online poll, which is up until Sept. 5, as it looks to prepare future transportation needs.
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