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Bosa Foods could be coming to Port Moody
The city currently has just two grocery stores, both located at its eastern end in Newport Village and Suter Brook. → Read More
Photos: Lights at Lafarge ready to shine brightly at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park
The Lights at Lafarge holiday display comprises nearly a million colourful lights and kilometres of electrical cord. It launches Nov. 26. → Read More
This new bakery in Port Moody puts a flavourful twist on traditional confections like croissants
Elmo Pinpin has worked at places like Thomas Haas Chocolates and Patisserie, the Four Seasons Hotel and the Blue Water Café. → Read More
A new sign in Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park brings light to a dark chapter of Canada’s past
Installation of the sign was championed by Raj Singh Toor, whose grandfather was aboard the ship → Read More
Festival brings life back to Ioco ghost town in Port Moody
The townsite used to be home for workers at the nearby Imperial Oil refinery. → Read More
Port Moody's newest brewery will take you back to the future
Rewind Beer Co. will be the sixth addition to Brewers Row on Murray Street. → Read More
Port Moody beer and music festival on the move after community raises concerns
Residents were worried about the impact the Brewhalla Beer and Music Festival might have on the healing garden and tree canopy at Pioneer Memorial Park → Read More
Here's what happens when a Coquitlam football player challenges his NFL teammates to pronounce his hometown
Jevon Holland is heading into his second season with the Miami Dolphins. → Read More
Proposed seniors complex in Port Moody would be like 'living on a cruise ship’. But at what cost?
Some councillors are concerned about the potential project's impact on the surrounding neighbourhood → Read More
This new café and bar in Port Moody will also sell you a condo
Developer's Port Moody sales centre is being transformed into a community hub where visitors can buy a coffee or craft beer and, eventually, a new condo → Read More
‘I knew deep down he was in trouble’: How two Coquitlam brothers saved their dad from drowning
A day at the beach for Coquitlam's Carter family almost turned tragic. Luckily all three of Paul Carter's sons are strong swimmers. → Read More
A new doughnut shop is teasing its arrival in Port Moody
The shop doesn't say where or when its doughnuts will be available — yet. → Read More
New waterfront restaurant opens at Port Moody's Reed Point Marina
The restaurant takes the place of popular diner, Willy's Galley, that closed last August. → Read More
New Port Moody restaurant brings the brunch experience all through the day and into the night
Port Moody location could be the first of several eateries for this business. → Read More
Beloved owners of popular Port Coquitlam bakery say final good-bye
A big change is coming for those who like (oh so good) doughnuts, cakes and sandwiches. → Read More
This Coquitlam bike route isn't just a pleasant ride, it's also an award-winner
Have you ridden the new King Albert greenway in Coquitlam? → Read More
The biggest worry for open water swimmers at this Port Moody lake might be goose poo
Competitive open water swimmers face all kinds of challenges. But none get their attention more than the water's fecal coliform count. → Read More
Port Moody councillor calls for changing name of Dewdney Trunk Road
Social Justice students at Dr. Charles Best Secondary School initiated an effort to change the name of Dewdney Trunk Road that runs through Coquitlam and Port Moody → Read More
UPDATED: Beaver dies after being poisoned from 'large' diesel fuel spill at CP Rail operation in Port Coquitlam
Critter Care Langley reports that a young, female beaver died from diesel fuel poisoning after it was captured near the CP Rail yard in Port Coquitlam → Read More
VIDEO: Port Moody's 'Weird Al' Yankovic is back with another parody song. This time it's about the English Bay barge
Port Moody accordionist is following in the footsteps of another Canadian famous for his musical parodies → Read More