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Inspiration rolls through Tri-Cities

Flanked by championship banners, trophies and a statue of Terry Fox himself, the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay began its stay in Port Coquitlam Thursday at Terry Fox Secondary.

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Man in Motion tackles Thermal Hill for second time

COQUITLAM - What started as a mistake 25 years ago ended with a triumphant return for one of the nation's most recognizable heroes.

Coquitlam bus loop closed after mysterious substance found

COQUITLAM — Emergency crews spent hours at a cordoned-off section of the Coquitlam Centre bus loop Friday, after a bus driver and two passengers reported feeling ill and a white substance was discovered on the bus.

Anger over heritage plan

The first public meeting hasn't even taken place, yet the province is already under fire over its scheduling of consultations around future heritage plans for the Riverview Hospital site.

Adanacs deal sniper

COQUITLAM - The Coquitlam Adanacs moved the playing rights to last year's top scorer, Cory Conway, to the Nanaimo Timbermen in a deal announced Friday by the Western Lacrosse Association.

Kwikwetlem prepare for flooding

As the weather continues to warm up into summer, members of the Kwikwetlem First Nation are keeping a close eye on the Coquitlam River.

Two local schools get seismic upgrade funds

At some point, the big one is going to hit the Lower Mainland.

Torch run June 7

They normally carry a badge, but for one day they will be carrying a torch.

Weeds can be edible, if you know what to look for

Predictions about a massive future earthquake or devastating floods sometimes find me looking out into our "lawn" and musing "At least we'll be able to eat the dandelions!"

May is Adoption Month

Do you ever make judgments about people based on their appearance or surroundings?

Meet May's Pet of the Month

"Bentley is a one year old that we adopted from the West Coast Rottweiler Rescue when he was a puppy," Anna Richter writes.

Forum looks at poverty

It's a topic not easily discussed, but the issue of child poverty will be front and centre at an upcoming forum.

Change raises fisheries fears

The federal Conservatives have gone ahead with a move scientists have feared: removing the term "habitat" from a key section of the Fisheries Act.

Car rolls down hillside

A Belcarra resident needed to be airlifted to hospital after driving his vehicle off of a driveway and down a steep embankment.

Local trustees not keen on year-round schooling

If you're a Tri-Cities parent hoping to send your child to a year-round school, you'll probably be waiting some time - if it happens at all.

Trustees upset over park plan

The controversy over changes to a popular Coquitlam park is likely to heat up again.

Teens save man from drowning

To Michael Moore and friend Emily-Ann Chick, he was just a strange man on the bus.

Adanacs ready to roll

A new season offers new hope.

Be Bear Aware or pay the fine

Though not a single fine was issued last year, residents across large portions of west Coquitlam could end up $500 lighter in the pocket in coming weeks.

Cost of road repair increasing, city hears

Either your taxes go up slightly, or close to 10 years worth of work could be lost.

Taxi debate continues

What seemed to be a straightforward discussion took an unexpected U-turn recently, as Coquitlam council grappled with the notion of taxi licensing policies both in the city and outside of it.

Export terminal is surveying residents

It's one of the biggest employers in Port Moody, and now Pacific Coast Terminals wants to take the pulse of the community.

Video: Coquitlam, Nanaimo intermediate players handed suspensions after brawl

NANAIMO - A B.C. intermediate A lacrosse game boiled over on Saturday in Nanaimo, an incident that has been condemned by both teams involved.

Plan for new community garden takes root

It may not be the perfect site in the eyes of some Port Moody councillors, but a proposed community garden has moved to the next step of approval.

Police seek suspect

Coquitlam Mounties are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect responsible for a brazen grocery store robbery.

Depth of need at food bank moves volunteer

It was five years ago following a trip to Europe when Paddy Venturis decided it was time to get involved in a charity again.

Fish hatchery break-in is third in recent months

For the second time in less than a couple of months, the Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery in Port Coquitlam has been the target of thieves.

Man in Motion set to visit PoCo

The Rick Hansen Relay will make a lengthy stop in Port Coquitlam tomorrow (Thursday, May 17).

Nurses union upset over hospitalist cuts

The BC Nurses' Union is sounding the alarm over patient care at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody after two hospitalists had their contracts terminated.

PHOTOS: PoCo May Day Part 1

Spectacular weekend weather drew large numbers of people to Shaughnessy Street for the Port Coquitlam Rotary May Day Parade on Saturday, as well as for the Leigh ... (ALSO SEE PART 2 PHOTO GALLERY)

Crash closes highway

A serious accident Thursday afternoon closed the Lougheed Highway for hours during the rush-hour commute.

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Five injured in Maple Ridge car accident

Five people are in hospital after a car accident in Maple Ridge late Saturday night.

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NWSS students get hands-on lessons

Master butcher Karsten Schelhas recently visited New Westminster Secondary School to show cooking students the finer points of how to chop up half a pig...

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