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District hit with demand to contribute $25M toward costly new Coquitlam school

District hit with demand to contribute $25M toward costly new Coquitlam school

SD43 surplus savings, reserves and $10 million set aside for Scott Creek Middle additions to ensure a joint middle/secondary school on Burke Mountain goes ahead.
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Save $500 for next month: Coquitlam sewer rates coming on March utility bill — not property bill in July

Save $500 for next month: Coquitlam sewer rates coming on March utility bill — not property bill in July

If you pay for city sewer services in Coquitlam, you may get a shock when you open your utility bill later this month.
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More than 50% of eligible Tri-City residents have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19

More than 50% of eligible Tri-City residents have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19

This includes the 12-17 group at nearly 10 per cent as third shots were made available to adolescents on Feb. 1.
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VIDEO: Stunning drone video shows icy beauty of Coquitlam park during winter deep freeze

VIDEO: Stunning drone video shows icy beauty of Coquitlam park during winter deep freeze

Retired resident uses drone video footage to show Como Lake against a mountain backdrop.
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Idling in your car in Coquitlam for more than 3 minutes may cost you $150

Idling in your car in Coquitlam for more than 3 minutes may cost you $150

The City of Coquitlam plans to launch an education drive to build public awareness about GHG reduction, especially around schools, recreation centres and SkyTrain stations.
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Three Port Moody vehicles impounded — one for 30 days — during recent speeding, impaired driving stint

Three Port Moody vehicles impounded — one for 30 days — during recent speeding, impaired driving stint

PMPD encourages public to call 911 when witnessing poor driving behaviour, even if you think it might be too late to do so.
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Port Moody residents better lock up their garbage carts — or the city could force you to

Port Moody residents better lock up their garbage carts — or the city could force you to

Bylaw officers will be given the authority to require residents and homeowners store their garbage carts in a secure area like a garage if they repeatedly attract bears.
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Port Moody player added to Team Canada's active roster at Olympic hockey tournament

Port Moody player added to Team Canada's active roster at Olympic hockey tournament

Team Canada plays its first game in the Olympic men's hockey tournament on Thursday against Germany
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Coquitlam readies land for future tower, seniors housing in proposed density swap

Coquitlam readies land for future tower, seniors housing in proposed density swap

The City of Coquitlam is putting forward two significant proposals close to the Lougheed SkyTrain station — as land owner and applicant.
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B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count highest since October

No new deaths were recorded in the past day.
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