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Public warning issued after two attacks

COQUITLAM — In an unusual step, the cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam and local RCMP are urging residents to be careful around trails and parks during the long weekend, following two recent attacks.In a press release issued late Friday...

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Baseball team sees red over stolen gear

COQUITLAM - The Coquitlam Reds just want to play ball, but police are looking for someone who decided to play thief in the baseball team's clubhouse this week.

Will he run for leader?

Mike Farnworth wasn't about to drop any hints about renewing his leadership aspirations two days after his party's shocking defeat.

The anatomy of a successful campaign

Patrick O'Connor's desk, tucked away in the back of Linda Reimer's campaign office on St. Johns Street, looks like one inhabited by a man who hasn't had much time to organize.

Missing teen returns with a story

Every day for three weeks, Marie Delagiraudais would sit on the balcony of her Port Coquitlam home, hoping her son Dominique would show up.

PoCo sides with Cat & Fiddle on hours

PoCo council is backing the Cat & Fiddle Pub's push to extend its hours, despite hearing residents express concerns over noise and other issues. The pub's owner, meanwhile, says the business addresses concerns whenever it hears of them.

Camera captures suspect image

An unlocked door proved too much for one alleged PoCo crook, but the last laugh could still go to police and the owner.

PoCo trail reopens after closure

A month after being shut down, a popular trail in PoCo is now open to the public.

The upset of the night

After spending a year draped in orange, the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding is back in the hands of Liberal blue.

A closer look at the election numbers

While the dust on election night has settled, leaving the BC Liberals with an even bigger majority than last term, the official numbers from Tuesday's vote won't be finalized until after May 27.

PHOTOS: Port Coquitlam celebrates May Day

Port Coquitlam celebrated its 90th annual May Day celebration on Saturday. The day consisted of a pancake breakfast at Elks Hall, a parade down Shaughnessy Street, multiple events at Aggie Park including tea, a tree planting, historical council re-enactment, block parties at both Leigh Square and Shaughnessy Station and a fair at the Wilson Centre.

A new MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam

PORT MOODY — After spending a year draped in orange, the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding is back in the hands of Liberal blue.

Huge gains for Liberals

Despite his lack of political experience, Steve Kim claims his meal ticket lies in the people he’s known and the people he’s met.

Horne pleased with early election results

COQUITLAM - In what began as a big question mark among pundits, the answer proved to be a rather easy win for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain incumbent.

Coquitlam-Maillardville candidates remain calm

COQUITLAM - It's a decidedly jubilant affair at Liberal candidate Steve Kim's campaign office in Maillardville's French Quarter, as chants of "TSK" - short for Team Steve Kim - circulate throughout the room.

Port Moody-Coquitlam candidates optimistic waiting for numbers

PORT MOODY - Minutes before polls close, Coquitlam-Port Moody Liberal candidate Linda Reimer was still in campaign mode.

Teen returns home

A Port Coquitlam teen missing for three weeks will likely have a story to tell following his return home.

Body discovered at Colony Farm park

Investigators working the first homicide case in Coquitlam this year have identified the victim.

Coquitlam tinkers with granting process

Coquitlam's community granting process will likely have a new look when it comes time for the money to be handed out later this year.

PoCo decides not to pass an anti-bullying bylaw

There will be no anti-bullying bylaw in Port Coquitlam.

Use care when 'liking'

Many people fall prey to a suspicious offering simply because their social networking friends "like" it, according to the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland B.C.

Police say shooting 'targeted'

Coquitlam Mounties are hoping someone will come forward with information to help an investigation into a targeted shooting last week.

PoCo taxpayers to pay a bit less than expected

An inadvertent "manual data entry" on the city's part is going to translate into an unexpected reprieve for Port Coquitlam taxpayers this year.

City looks at Lougheed safety upgrades

It carries the highest traffic volumes in Coquitlam and is considered a critical goods movement corridor, though it's also been the scene of more than 3,000 collisions in the last decade.

Body in river identified

The mystery of the body found floating in the Pitt River last week near Port Coquitlam has been solved.

Candidates await results in PoCo

Port Coquitlam - If there's one thing Mike Farnworth has learned in three decades of politics, it's to follow orders.

Get your election news here

After the polls close at 8 p.m. tonight, check back with us for coverage of all four Tri-Cities ridings: Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, Coquitlam-Maillardville, Port Moody-Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

Missing teen returns home

PORT COQUITLAM - A Port Coquitlam teen missing for three weeks will likely have a story to tell following his return home.

Possible homicide investigation at Colony Farm

COQUITLAM — In what could be Coquitlam’s first homicide of the year, RCMP investigators blocked off a portion of Colony Farm Regional Park Monday.

Grilling with the best

In just four short years, Rusty Johnson has triumphed over tri-tips, bested his briskets and perfected pulled pork.

Carney cashes in at track

COQUITLAM - The Archbishop Carney Secondary track and field team came out ahead among District 43 schools at the Coquitlam/Delta district championships, held at Coquitlam Town Centre park.

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