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Port Moody maxes utility rates after losing Burrard Thermal tax battle with BC Hydro – Tri-Cities Dispatch

Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks to Susan Maclaren for this beautiful look at sunnier days at Kyle Centre, as published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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White and pink flowers and green and red-leaved plants planted behind a long, flat bench.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 1d

Port Moody city council has moved to shore up its finances after losing a long-running tax battle with BC Hydro over the decommissioned Burrard Thermal Plant site.

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photo Niall Williams Port Moody city council has moved to shore up its finances after losing a long-running tax battle with BC Hydro over the Port Moody city council has moved to shore up its…

Port Moody council endorses long-term plan to build modern library system – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 4d

After more than two decades of advocacy, plans for a modern public library system in Port Moody have entered a new chapter.

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Port Moody Public Library After more than two decades of advocacy, plans for a modern public library system in Port Moody have entered a new chapter. On After more than two decades of advocacy, plans…

How to be safe this Halloween in the Tri-Cities – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Thanks to Karla Kaznowski for sharing this breathtaking view from the Coquitlam Crunch, published in yesterday's Dispatch newsletter.

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A view from a hill over pickleball courts, toward trees in autumn colours and a mountain overlooking the city in the background.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 5d

As Halloween approaches, trick-or-treaters will soon be out in droves, and local authorities are reminding Tri-Cities residents to stay safe.

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image supplied Coquitlam RCMP As Halloween approaches, trick-or-treaters will soon be out in droves, and local authorities are reminding Tri-Cities

Coquitlam psychiatric patient found not criminally responsible in 2023 Chinatown stabbings – Tri-Cities Dispatch

Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 6d

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Eric Gottardi ruled that 66-year-old Blair Evan Donnelly was in a state of psychotic relapse when he left the Colony Farm facility and carried out the daylight attack two years ago.

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The Coquitlam Forensic Psychiatric Hospital houses patients which have come in contact with the legal system. Google image The man who left Coquitlam’s

Shoplifting continues to spike in Coquitlam; assault rate dips – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Thanks to frequent contributor Teresa David for this stunning view of the morning fog, published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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Pink-lit fog settling among trees and buildings under a cloudy, blue-grey sky.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 7d

While there’s been a decline in personal crimes such as assault, property crimes are up in Coquitlam – largely due to a rise in shoplifting.

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stock photo While there’s been a decline in persons crimes such as assault, property crimes are up in Coquitlam – largely due to a rise in shoplifting.

New Metro Vancouver study shows regional parking oversupply smaller than expected, and Port Moody could cut back on visitor stalls – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 8d

Port Moody council heard last Monday that the region’s appetite for parking stalls isn’t as bottomless as once assumed – and that building them isn’t cheap.

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File photo Port Moody council heard Monday that the region’s appetite for parking stalls isn’t as bottomless as once assumed – and that building them Port Moody council heard Monday that the region’s…

Port Coquitlam looks to improve flood preparedness heading into 2025 – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Thanks to Lianne Wilson for finding this beautiful path near the Coquitlam River, published in last Wednesday's Dispatch newsletter.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 11d

After last year’s devastating floods, Port Coquitlam is trying to be better prepared for future events. But one expert says it isn’t enough.

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After last year’s devastating floods the city is trying to be better prepared for future events. But one expert says it isn’t enough.

Coquitlam to embark on consultation for off-leash dog park at Brookmere – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 12d

Noting the growing population of pups in the neighbourhood, Coquitlam is set to present two options to the public for an off-leash dog park at Brookmere.

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photo and images supplied City of Coquitlam A section of Brookmere Park is going to the dogs – but which section? Noting the growing population of pups in

Murder charge filed in 2024 Coquitlam shooting – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Thanks to Teresa David for this beautiful view of the frosty winter to come, as published in Tuesday's edition of the Dispatch newsletter.

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A body of water with a piling in it, with houses, trees and small mountains in the background, under an grey, overcast sky.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 13d

More than 21 months after a Coquitlam resident was shot and killed on a busy intersection, the B.C. Prosecution Service has filed a charge of first-degree murder against Tyrel O’Hearn.

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More than 21 months after a Coquitlam resident was shot and killed on a busy intersection, the B.C. Prosecution Service has filed a charge of first-degree

Province greenlights $39 million rebuild of Hazel Trembath Elementary with first-of-its-kind fast-track construction – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 14d

After a devastating arson reduced Hazel Trembath Elementary to ashes two years ago, plans to rebuild the Port Coquitlam school are officially underway.

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photo Brad West After a devastating arson reduced Hazel Trembath Elementary to ashes two years ago, plans to rebuild the Port Coquitlam school are After a devastating arson reduced Hazel Trembath…

Port Moody punts FIFA viewing plans over six-figure price tag and policing pressures – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks to Darlene Proulx for capturing this moment of stillness and serenity at Mundy Lake, published in this Monday's Dispatch newsletter.

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Trees surrounding (and reflected in) Mundy Lake.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 15d

Port Moody has decided to sit out hosting public FIFA World Cup viewing events in 2026 after councillors balked at steep cost estimates.

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Canada national football team on the world cup 2022 in Qatar. Wiki Commons image / Hossein Zohrevand Port Moody has decided to sit out hosting public FIFA Port Moody has decided to sit out hosting…

Hodge announces Coquitlam mayoral bid as Stewart talks ‘handing over the reins’ – Tri-Cities Dispatch

Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 18d

While the municipal race is one year away, long-time Coquitlam city councillor Craig Hodge started his run for mayor Wednesday night.

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photos Jeremy Shepherd Craig Hodge is planning to move one seat to his left next year. While the municipal race is one year away, the longtime Coquitlam

Port Moody halts luxury seniors housing facility next to Kyle Park over affordability, density concerns – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Thanks to John Gray for sharing this beautiful view of the sky from a Port Coquitlam perspective, as published in the Dispatch newsletter yesterday.

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Red skies and grey clouds over trees and buildings in Port Coquitlam.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 19d

Port Moody city council voted 4-1 against advancing the Kyle Park Senior Living project to a public hearing on Oct. 14, due to concerns over the affordability, location, and scale of the development.

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Architectural rendering of Avenir Senior Living’s proposed 12-storey seniors housing development. image supplied The plan to build a 12-storey private Council voted 4-1 against advancing the Kyle…

Coquitlam looking for organic solution to waste pickup – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 20d

Coquitlam is on the lookout for a contractor who can handle organic waste from single-family and some multi-family housing across the municipality, according to the city's recently-issued request for proposals.

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stock photo Kyle Spradley You take 15,000 tonnes, what do you get? A contract with the City of Coquitlam. The city is on the lookout for a contractor who

Port Moody's new official community plan advances to second reading – Tri-Cities Dispatch

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to Donna Rollins for this beautiful shot of a heron checking to see if Como Lake is too cold, published in today's issue of the Dispatch newsletter.

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A heron standing alone, surrounded by a body of water.

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Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 21d

Port Moody council has pushed its long-awaited official community plan (OCP) one step closer to adoption.

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The overall land use plan included in the draft. Port Moody council has pushed its long-awaited official community plan (OCP) one step closer to adoption. Port Moody council has pushed its…

No winter shelters for unhoused folks in the Tri-Cities this year – Tri-Cities Dispatch

Tri-Cities Dispatch @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social · 25d

“It was really only ever a temporary model, like those communities stepping up to fill the gap,” said Progressive Housing co-director of community programs Society Ryan McCormick.

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The churches that provided a winter shelter for unhoused folks are no longer participating