Our round-up of civic election candidates across the Tri-Cities continues with this list of this year's Coquitlam school board candidates, as published in last Friday's edition of the Dispatch newsletter.

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In the wake of this week's snap provincial election call, reader Anu Verma suggests some electoral reforms in this letter-to-the-editor from yesterday's edition of the Dispatch newsletter.

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Thanks to Lori Marsh for spotting this beautiful hibiscus at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, as published in yesterday's Tri-Cities Dispatch newsletter.

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On Tuesday evening, Port Coquitlam council unanimously approved new zoning for Kidscool Early Learning Centre, allowing the PoCo Place Mall childcare to accommodate 74 children.

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Holding a provincial election this fall fails to respect municipal governments and B.C. voters, according to retiring Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart.

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Thanks to Donna Rollins for this fantastic photo of a heron struggling to find its footing at Como Lake, published in today's issue of the Dispatch newsletter.

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Mossom Creek Hatchery celebrated 50 years of restoration and education at an event in Port Moody's Inlet Theatre last Saturday.

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A BC Supreme Court judge has granted judgment against two guarantors of a $15-million loan tied to a real estate development project involving two vacant properties in Coquitlam.

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Thanks to Mara Carter for this lovely view of a Westwood Plateau sunrise, as published in last Friday's Dispatch newsletter.

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“While the damage was limited to the lower portion of the post, it has large impact – especially given the cultural significance of the house post,” stated Port Moody Police media relations officer Const. Sam Zacharias.

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Coquitlam teacher who talked about the romantic lives of his students committed professional misconduct, B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation finds.

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Thanks to Leah Bodnaruk for this lovely photo of a busy bee and a beautiful bloom, as seen in yesterday's issue of the Tri-Cities Dispatch newsletter.

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Incumbent Meghan Lahti, Coun. Haven Lurbiecki go head-to-head for Port Moody mayor's seat; 16 candidates vie for city council.

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The Dispatch's pre-civic election Q&A series (for 2026) continues with a comprehensive list of Port Coquitlam's candidates for mayor and council - and their promises.

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Thanks to Cathy Nichols for sharing this stunning sunset, as seen in today's issue of the Tri-Cities Dispatch newsletter.

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Here's what Coquitlam's candidates for mayor and council are promising ahead of this year's municipal election on Oct. 17 - find it all in this Dispatch Q&A: buff.ly/LAksPQ4

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The federal government is set to contribute as much as $67.4 million toward the Burke Mountain Community Centre, according to an announcement Wednesday.

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Thanks to Teresa David for spotting this beautiful burst of colour near Rocky Point pier, as seen in yesterday's Dispatch newsletter.

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“The housing market is in turmoil right now,” Port Coquitlam Coun. Steve Darling said.

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Port Coquitlam’s two-term mayor officially announced his re-election campaign on Tuesday.

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