Port Coquitlam announces candidates for its 2026 local and school board election
Port Coquitlam voters will elect a mayor, six councillors and two school trustees on Oct. 17, with advance and mail ballot voting also available.
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Three candidates seek to become Coquitlam’s next mayor
Coun. Craig Hodge, Madhavee Inamdar and Coun. Trish Mandewo are running for mayor as Richard Stewart retires, with public safety, growth and affordability among their priorities.
Tri-Cities Dispatch
Imperial Oil medical privacy grievance at Ioco terminal dismissed on jurisdictional grounds
An arbitrator found Unifor Local 601’s challenge to disability-benefit medical consent forms cannot proceed through labour arbitration because the plan is outside the collective agreement.
Tri-Cities Dispatch
Coquitlam marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with local events and resources
Coquitlam will offer events, learning opportunities and orange illuminations around Sept. 30, when some civic facilities and services will close or operate on reduced hours.
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Candidates declared for Port Moody’s 2026 general local and school board election
Port Moody’s Oct. 17 election will choose a mayor, six councillors and two School District 43 trustees, with mail and advance voting also available.
City of Port Moody
Metro Vancouver plans to expand its Free Food Program to 35 housing complexes
Metro Vancouver plans to expand its food-rescue program from 27 to 35 housing complexes by the end of 2027 as demand for free groceries continues to rise.
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A physiotherapist says the problem is not sitting, but staying still
Registered physiotherapist Sean Overin says prolonged time in one position, rather than slouching itself, is more likely to leave people with stiff backs and sore necks.
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Port Coquitlam to offer free arts and culture programming for Culture Days 2026
Port Coquitlam is inviting residents of all ages to free Culture Days events from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, including art activities, demonstrations, a film screening and exhibition openings.
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Port Coquitlam urges residents to secure waste as bears enter fall feeding season
The city is reminding residents and businesses to secure garbage and other bear attractants, follow collection-day rules and register for a free Bear Aware session on Sept. 16.
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Federal government set to provide up to $67 million for Burke Mountain recreation centre
Ottawa is set to contribute up to $67.4 million to the Burke Mountain Community Centre, while the province and City of Coquitlam will also provide funding for the facility planned for 2029.
Tri-Cities Dispatch
Company fined $5,250 for improper asbestos abatement in Coquitlam
A company conducting pre-demolition asbestos abatement at a Coquitlam home was fined after WorkSafeBC found multiple safety violations, including inadequate worker protection.
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Federal funding announced for Burke Mountain Community Centre in Coquitlam
The federal government will provide up to $67.46 million toward Coquitlam’s planned Burke Mountain Community Centre, with the city adding $4.6 million from its Housing Accelerator Fund allocation.
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