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Former Coquitlam trustee seeks another bid for school board

Former Coquitlam trustee seeks another bid for school board

Coquitlam candidate hopes previous experience as a school trustee will help him get re-elected to the School District 43 board of education.
It's not a scam, Port Coquitlam man tells wife about $500K lottery win

It's not a scam, Port Coquitlam man tells wife about $500K lottery win

Chad Matty was the second Tri-Cities resident in two weeks to win a half-million-dollar prize.
Coquitlam hammer thrower sets new Canada Games record as Tri-City athletes win 17 medals

Coquitlam hammer thrower sets new Canada Games record as Tri-City athletes win 17 medals

Chanell Alexa Botsis went the distance in her second Canada Summer Games appearance, while Peter Huang makes a splash with region-high four individual swimming medals.
Photos: The Port Coquitlam car show returns, and nobody minds the traffic jam

Photos: The Port Coquitlam car show returns, and nobody minds the traffic jam

More than 500 vehicles of almost every vintage and type — from restored classics to replicas of famous movie cars — rolled into town for the 16th Port Coquitlam car show, which made its return after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Port Coquitlam candidate wants to represent city's diversity

Port Coquitlam candidate wants to represent city's diversity

Mithila Karnik wants to help newcomers navigate city services in announcing her candidacy for the Oct. 15, 2022, civic election.
Photos: Getting their game on at Coquitlam sports fair

Photos: Getting their game on at Coquitlam sports fair

It's not always easy for families to determine what sport or recreational activity might be a good fit. Saturday, they had a chance to try dozens at Coquitlam's annual sports fair at Town Centre Park. The event featured local sports and recreation groups demonstrating their activity as well as plenty of opportunities to try them out first-hand.
'Major' delays expected during project at this Coquitlam intersection

'Major' delays expected during project at this Coquitlam intersection

City crews will be working long hours near Dr. Charles Best Secondary until Friday (Aug. 26).
Saturday night Salsa parties leave Coquitlam

Saturday night Salsa parties leave Coquitlam

A dance organization that's hosted Salsa Nights at Evergreen Cultural Centre for years will move its Saturday night party outside of Coquitlam.
Video: Canada wins World Junior gold on Port Moody player's quick-reaction goal

Video: Canada wins World Junior gold on Port Moody player's quick-reaction goal

Kent Johnson capped off his third international stint in seven months with arguably the goal of his career to date.
Baldrey: How the BC NDP made history 50 years ago

Baldrey: How the BC NDP made history 50 years ago

It was Aug. 30, 1972 when the NDP first came to power — and changed the political landscape of the province forever.