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Coquitlam's newest recycling station is in a solar-powered shipping container

Coquitlam's newest recycling station is in a solar-powered shipping container

The Return-It Express and GO depot is on the grounds of the upgraded United Boulevard waste collection facility in Coquitlam.
Iconic cherry trees in front of Port Coquitlam city hall are gone. What happens next?

Iconic cherry trees in front of Port Coquitlam city hall are gone. What happens next?

Residents mourn the loss of Japanese cherry trees they say provided a lovely pink canopy in the spring, the city says four of seven cherry trees removed last week were in poor to fair condition.
'We need to act now': Metro Vancouver releases Clean Air Plan

'We need to act now': Metro Vancouver releases Clean Air Plan

Regional government sets targets for 2030.
'No shared walls': Why someone just paid a whopping $520K for a manufactured home in Coquitlam

'No shared walls': Why someone just paid a whopping $520K for a manufactured home in Coquitlam

A single-family home without the $1.5-million price tag? A motivated buyer paid $70K over asking for a double-wide home in a central Coquitlam manufactured home park.
Letter: Provincial legislation requires Coquitlam council to hold a byelection

Letter: Provincial legislation requires Coquitlam council to hold a byelection

It’s encouraging that there are still people engaged enough to challenge their government when the government is not obeying the law, this Coquitlam letter writer states.
Wildlife advocate raises alarm after trash piles up near Port Moody park

Wildlife advocate raises alarm after trash piles up near Port Moody park

Bears will often return to the place they found their last easy meal
B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

B.C. has fewer COVID-19 hospital patients; no new related deaths

Province has five active outbreaks, down from 31 a month ago
Letter: Cutting trees at Port Coquitlam city hall is 'a complete disregard and lack of respect for the city's culture and history'

Letter: Cutting trees at Port Coquitlam city hall is 'a complete disregard and lack of respect for the city's culture and history'

I’m truly shocked our mayor and council would push through this type of destruction when now is when this city’s people need stability, beauty and hope, this letter writer states.
#ShowYourPurple: Tri-City landmarks to radiate a vibrant violet for residents with epilepsy

#ShowYourPurple: Tri-City landmarks to radiate a vibrant violet for residents with epilepsy

You'll see a touch of purple in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody this weekend.
Five spring break activities to get Tri-City families out and about

Five spring break activities to get Tri-City families out and about

If you’re a parent with bored kids at home during spring break in SD43, we’ve got a few ideas to get you through the rest of Week 2.