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River cleanup Sunday

Garry Elgear will devote parts of his Super Bowl Sunday to cleaning up the Coquitlam River.

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Premier visits byelection riding, again

Yesterday marked the fifth visit by one of the province's top two politicos in less than two months.

More charges for dog group

New theft, break-and-enter and fraud charges have been laid against members of a Surrey dog-rescue organization accused of selling stolen pups.

Coquitlam men face robbery charges

Two Coquitlam residents are in jail, along with three other people, following a late-night robbery in Burnaby last week.

No LEED certification for Port Moody fire hall

It was a close vote and heated debate before Port Moody council came to its final verdict: the city's new fire hall will be built to LEED silver standard without official certification.

Clarke on Clarke

Conservative byelection candidate Christine Clarke is criticizing NDP support for the Murray-Clarke Connector.

Coquitlam dedicates seven parks

More than a half dozen Coquitlam parks are being designated as virtually untouchable, though it's not known when, or if, any others will follow suit.

More working poor in Tri-Cities

The number of vulnerable Tri-Cities students is on the rise and climbing quickly.

Schools to chop printing

That's the impetus behind a School District 43 strategy to reduce paper use in its buildings.

Stitching up local history

A group of local embroiders are working on a wall-hanging project to commemorate Port Moody's centennial in 2013.

More charges against dog rescue group accused of stealing Coquitlam pet

New theft, break-and-enter and fraud charges have been laid against members of a Surrey dog-rescue organization accused of selling stolen pups.

Firearms ban shot down

A considerable amount of backlash and opposition has forced a rethink of the debate concerning hunting within Coquitlam city limits.

Finish Murray-Clarke, Trasolini says

Now that the Evergreen Line is finally on its way, NDP byelection candidate Joe Trasolini would like to say the same for the Murray-Clarke Connector.

Police seize 2008 Infiniti from convicted criminal

That's the lesson one Coquitlam man learned after his car was taken away from him because it was used to commit crimes. More than a year and a half ago, police began investigating a possession of stolen property file related to a 2008 Infiniti G37. As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old Jason McCloy was convicted of possession of stolen property. His two-year-old $40,000 car was forfeited to the Crown because it was used in the commission of crime.

New Coquitlam housing must include bike parking

Coquitlam council passed a bylaw Monday that mandates the inclusion of bike parking in the majority of future developments.

Pacific Coast Terminals signs 30-year lease with port

Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) will remain in Port Moody until at least 2041 after signing a 30-year lease with Port Metro Vancouver.

Refugees settle in Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities was the top provincial destination for government-assisted refugees in 2011, according to the Immigrant Services Society of B.C.

Partington plan updated for council

Council and residents alike were briefed Monday on the progress of what will become the largest neighbourhood in northeast Coquitlam within the next 20 years.

Program running out of choices

This session may be the last for local youth employment program A Chance to Choose.

Chamber honours its best

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce members met at the Red Robinson Show Theatre at the Boulevard Casino Saturday to honour the winners of the Business Excellence Awards.

A 'landmark day' for Evergreen

Is the Evergreen Line finally coming to the Tri-Cites?

An inspiration for female officers

For Paulette Freill, that's what led her down a career path to become the first female inspector in the history of the Coquitlam RCMP.

Missing teenager back with family

A missing teenage girl has been found and reunited with her family.

MPs invite Harper to tour Royal Columbian Hospital

New Westminster's members of Parliament are inviting Prime Minister Stephen Harper to tour Royal Columbian Hospital.

The arts in 2012: not a pretty picture

Whether it's waning sponsorship dollars, an avalanche of red tape or just a reflection of the worldwide economy, a trio of Tri-Cities festivals has been cancelled this year.

Rhino's troubles affect charities

A long list of creditors is awaiting nearly $5 million in debt payment from Port Coquitlam based company Rhino Marketing Inc.

RCMP seek missing teen

A teenage girl has been missing for nearly two weeks, and Coquitlam RCMP are asking the public for any information about her possible location.

Cop pleads guilty to assault

A Coquitlam RCMP constable has pleaded guilty to assault stemming from a routine traffic stop.

Big Brothers needed in Tri-Cities

Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver needs 32 volunteers in the Tri-Cities, and the need is an urgent one.

New business development task force to meet Jan. 30

Port Coquitlam has struck a new committee to hang the open-for-business sign for anyone who's interested.

Liberals to meet on Feb. 17 to nominate candidate

The BC Liberal Party has set a date to select its candidate for the Port Moody-Coquitlam byelection.

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The City of New Westminster wants residents to get moving because it recognizes there's more to good health than losing weight.

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