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Coquitlam wants to double the size of this park — but it's going to take a while

Coquitlam wants to double the size of this park — but it's going to take a while

Are there enough parks in west Coquitlam? The city is planning a massive new park in the fast-growing Burquitlam neighbourhood. But properties must be acquired to double the park to 11.5 acres from its current size of 5.15 acres.
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Your Weekend: Teddy bears at Town Centre Park

Your Weekend: Teddy bears at Town Centre Park

Weekend listings for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for June 10–12, 2022.
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Someone in Port Moody returned this book to a library in England — 48 years overdue

Someone in Port Moody returned this book to a library in England — 48 years overdue

The late fee amounts to $6,934.88 CDN. Fortunately the library has a maximum fine of £8.50, or about $13.37 CDN
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Coquitlam group gets $50K grant to stop food from going to the landfill

Coquitlam group gets $50K grant to stop food from going to the landfill

Food waste is a problem but a Coquitlam non-profit is collecting unused food from grocery stores and re-distributing it to immigrants, refugees and people in need at no cost.
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Check out these food trucks coming to a Coquitlam block party

Check out these food trucks coming to a Coquitlam block party

Are you ready for lunch? These eight food trucks are coming to a community block party in the Oakdale neighbourhood of west Coquitlam organized by the developer of a new purpose-built 116-unit rental apartment building.
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Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Vancouver police detective has probed electronic records connected to cyberbullying case, including written messages, videos and screen shots
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Hear how women are breaking political barriers at this Coquitlam event

Hear how women are breaking political barriers at this Coquitlam event

Four women with experience in municipal, provincial and federal politics will be speaking on the challenges and rewards of running for office during a panel discussion Thursday, June 16 at the Coquitlam campus of Douglas College.
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Three hungry bears feast on long lawn grass at Coquitlam home

Three hungry bears feast on long lawn grass at Coquitlam home

Need a reason to cut your grass? One Coquitlam woman found out the hard way that bears just love to eat long grass.
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Metro Vancouver elder abuse scam resurfaces, with 20 known cases

Metro Vancouver elder abuse scam resurfaces, with 20 known cases

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is raising awareness about an elder abuse scam this BC Seniors' Week.
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Coquitlam's biggest minor lacrosse tournament faces off this weekend after a two-year break

Coquitlam's biggest minor lacrosse tournament faces off this weekend after a two-year break

For the first time, the tournament features two divisions of girls teams
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