From yesterday's Dispatch newsletter - here's what Coquitlam's mayoral candidates have to say about the issues (and themselves) this municipal election.

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#DBCalert: Highway 1, Trans-Canada Highway Westbound

Major incident | Starts: In Coquitlam East of Brunette Avenue overpass | #Coquitlam

Vehicle stall. HOV lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Expect delays.

Next update Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:40 AM PDT

It’s the first anniversary of our website and newsletter! 🎉

Thank you for your support of local journalism! 👏

#burnaby #newwest #coquitlam #portmoody #portcoquitlam

Coquitlam landlord who sued insurance broker after Clarke Road fire loses BC Supreme Court case after judge finds she failed to prove the broker was negligent or that she suffered the financial losses claimed.

Read more in the Tri-Cities Dispatch: buff.ly/E1kgQnC

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I'm no longer in the local journalism game and I was out of town for about 2 weeks, so...

All I want re. Tri-Cities election coverage is someone to tell me if any candidates for #Coquitlam council or *especially* school board are RWNJs. No book-banning culture warriors wanted on @sd43bc.bsky.social

#Coquitlam: 500 block MENTMORE ST

Out since Oct 13, 10:40 a.m. with 12 customers out.

Crew status: Crew on-site

Cause: Under investigation

For more information, see the outage details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html#outage=2837977

#Coquitlam: 2200 block COMO LAKE AVE

Out since Oct 12, 8:23 a.m. with 10 customers out.

Crew status: Crew assigned

Cause: Bird contacting our wires

For more information, see the outage details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html#outage=2837821

#DBCalert: Highway 7B Both directions

Major delay | Starts: In Port Coquitlam Between United Blvd and Shaughnessy St | Port #Coquitlam

Bridge construction. Starting Mon Dec 1. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Expect delays...

#Coquitlam: 1200 block FLETCHER WAY

Out since Oct 11, 6:19 p.m. with < 5 customers out.

Crew status: Crew assigned

Cause: Under investigation

For more information, see the outage details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html#outage=2837764

#DBCalert: Highway 1, Trans-Canada Highway Eastbound

Major incident | Starts: In Coquitlam 917m East of King Edward Overpass | #Coquitlam

Vehicle incident. HOV lane closed. Left lane blocked. Expect delays.

Next update Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

🧡 Huge energy, incredible volunteers, and one shared mission ❤️

Proud to stand with my BC NDP team and excited to hit the doors with my volunteers and the incredible Rohini Arora to connect with our neighbours! 🍊

#bcndp #coquitlam #maillardville #peoplepower

#Coquitlam | 700 block ROBINSON ST | Out since Oct 10, 12:53 p.m. with < 5 customers out | Crew status: Crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html#outage=2837570

A gorgeous fall evening to be out on the doors

The highlight arrived on our way back to the car. Two little girls, pulling a wagon full of little pumpkins, were raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation. We picked up a couple of pumpkins and lots of smiles

#coquitlam #maillardville #genderequity

#Coquitlam | 1200 - 1300 block HAMMOND AVE, 300 block LAVAL ST | Out since Oct 9, 4:04 p.m. with 8 customers out | Crew status: Crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...

#Coquitlam | 1200 - 1300 block HAMMOND AVE, 300 block LAVAL ST | Out since Oct 9, 3:17 p.m. with 8 customers out | Crew status: No crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...

#Coquitlam | 1400 block SALISBURY AVE | Out since Oct 9, 1:38 p.m. with < 5 customers out | Crew status: Crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html#outage=2836819

#Coquitlam | 1400 block ELINOR CRES, 1400 block JUNE CRES | Out since Oct 9, 2:36 p.m. with 17 customers out | Crew status: Crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details:...