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Port Coquitlam has added 527 net new homes in two years, below its interim target of 724, as councillors cite market conditions, costs and demolitions.
Two-term Mayor Brad West announced Tuesday that he will seek another four-year term in Port Coquitlam’s Oct. 17 election.
Coquitlam residents can bring one household item for repair to the Maillardville Community Centre on Oct. 10, with appointments recommended.
Superintendent Nadine Tambellini encouraged families to take part in school communities as SD43 begins the 2026–27 school year.
School District 43 welcomes students, families and staff back to school and wishes everyone a successful year ahead.
Port Moody will host a plein air drawing workshop and two public-art walking tours as part of Culture Days 2026, with online registration required for the Saturday workshop.
Port Coquitlam is selling selected street banners for $10 each from Sept. 8 to Dec. 18, 2026, while supplies last.
B.C. prosecutors have approved three charges against Anmore resident Ryan Kohler following reported financial discrepancies in Anmore Elementary PAC accounts.
Ryan Kohler faces one fraud charge and two theft charges following an investigation into alleged offences connected to his former role on an Anmore school parent advisory council.
With students returning next week and regular commuting resuming, Coquitlam is asking all road users to slow down, stay alert and watch for children near schools.
A September 8 ceremony beside Veterans Park will unveil a public artwork honouring the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans.
A labour arbitrator ruled that dismissal was excessive after finding a City of Coquitlam field arborist took more than 29 hours of unauthorized breaks across 14 days in 2025.
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