City Of Coquitlam

• B.C. community members pay respects to officer killed in line of duty

  The National Police Federation, which acts as union for the RCMP, has launched a fundraising campaign for Const. Rick O’Brien’s family.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2023
  
• Food ban in effect at 3 Coquitlam parks with at least 20 recent bear sightings

  Picnics, snacks and garbage are now banned in at the Hockaday, Galette and Karley Crescent parks as safety measure both for humans and black bears.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2023
  
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• ‘Squalor’: Family of 8 says landlord won’t fix dilapidated rental in Coquitlam, B.C.

  From mold on the ceiling to sizable holes in the balcony floor, Yaser Hamdo says his house is becoming a dangerous place for his young children.

  Consumer

  Mar 27, 2023
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• Wildfire on Burke Mountain contained, says City of Coquitlam

  A second wildfire has been reported on the Lower Mainland in under a week. The Minnekhada Regional Park wildfire started on Oct. 1, but was deemed ‘held’ by officials on Tuesday.

  Fire

  Oct 6, 2022
• Coquitlam, B.C., bears feasting on salmon prompt warning for wildlife watchers

  People are still flocking to certain sites to watch the bears and officials are concerned it's unsafe for both people and the animals.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2020
• $7M upgrade to popular Coquitlam Crunch trail headed to council

  The City of Coquitlam is working on a $7-million upgrade to the popular trail, which would include trail extensions and the addition of new amenities.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2018
• Fatal accident on Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam sparks lawsuit

  Poor road design at the centre of lawsuit

  Traffic

  Nov 30, 2017
• City of Coquitlam’s approval of rainbow-crosswalk “slap in the face” for queer community

  The City of Coquitlam has approved a rainbow crosswalk to be located next to City Hall, but the decision has drawn criticism from those it’s supposed to represent.

  Oct 18, 2017
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• City of Coquitlam issues double the number of fines for leaving garbage out compared to 2016

  The City of Coquitlam has issued double the number of fines for illegally leaving garbage out compared to last year.

  Environment

  May 23, 2017
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• City of Coquitlam mulls over banning e-cigarettes in outdoor spaces

  The staff at the City of Coquitlam has put forward a report to council about banning e-cigarettes in outdoor spaces.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2016