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$10K in fines issued for lack of guardrails at three Tri-City construction sites

$10K in fines issued for lack of guardrails at three Tri-City construction sites

One company was slapped with a $7,500 ticket for repeatedly violating WorkSafeBC's stop-use order.
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‘This was carelessness’: Spills in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam creeks kill hundreds of fish

‘This was carelessness’: Spills in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam creeks kill hundreds of fish

Salmon killed in the spills are a "keystone species" that feeds predators and returns nutrients to local waterways
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More than $17K raised by Tri-City mayors for local food banks

More than $17K raised by Tri-City mayors for local food banks

The 2022 mayors challenge saw nine civic leaders combine for nearly $314,000 from May, with a Port Moody non-profit as one of the beneficiaries.
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Port Coquitlam to address climate change in free interactive session

Port Coquitlam to address climate change in free interactive session

Have your say in Port Coquitlam's climate action plan by participating in this online interactive session on June 21.
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Coquitlam's Jordan Baxter wins under-18 worlds gold with Canada

Coquitlam's Jordan Baxter wins under-18 worlds gold with Canada

The 17-year-old nabbed two points in six games at the IIHF tournament, including her first international goal.
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Red plants — and 10K trees — part of Coquitlam's latest national gardening bid

Red plants — and 10K trees — part of Coquitlam's latest national gardening bid

Plant the town red, in honour of frontline workers and those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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547 staff at Coquitlam city hall made more than $75K last year: SOFI

547 staff at Coquitlam city hall made more than $75K last year: SOFI

Coquitlam city manager Peter Steblin topped the civic salary list at $356,991 last year.
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Juno-nominated Beòlach to take centre stage at ScotFestBC in Coquitlam

Juno-nominated Beòlach to take centre stage at ScotFestBC in Coquitlam

The Nova Scotia band is heading west to the 90th highland games, and its organizer continues to pray for no rain during the event's full return.
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Digital forensic expert sheds light on online evidence in Amanda Todd trial

Digital forensic expert sheds light on online evidence in Amanda Todd trial

Crown investigation includes details on network that can hide user's true identity and location, police detective tells court in sextortion case
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Crazy, long waitlist for community gardens in Port Coquitlam

Crazy, long waitlist for community gardens in Port Coquitlam

As soon as a garden is built, spaces are snapped up. Is it time for cities to encourage community gardens on vacant properties that they own?
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