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In a Nov. 7 letter, the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster riding associations asked for B.C. Conservative party leader John Rustad to be replaced with an interim leader and for a new leadership contest.

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Local Conservative Party riding association board calls on Rustad to step down as leader – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Board members in Tri-Cities riding associations have stepped down after party “chaos”
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November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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The Tri-Cities real estate market continued to cool in October, with benchmark prices edging down across most categories and sales slowing to well below seasonal norms.

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Tri-Cities housing prices continue to dip as sales slow across all markets – Tri-Cities Dispatch
GVR graph showing average sales prices across Metro Vancouver The Tri-Cities real estate market continued to cool in October, with benchmark prices edging The Tri-Cities real estate market continued…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Bernie Pregler for this vibrant photo of a backyard bursting with beautiful colour, published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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Orange, red and green foliage surrounding a fence in a backyard.
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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"Doing nothing is no longer an option," says reader Rob Bottos in this letter-to-the-editor about the homelessness crisis in and around Coquitlam.

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Letterbox: With no shelter in place for winter, homeless people can’t afford the status quo – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied Dear editor, Twenty-one years ago this December, I wrote my first letter-to-the-editor about the plight of the poor and homeless in our
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November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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A total of 31 single-family properties in the 2200-blocks of Manning and Fraser Avenues as well as Shaughnessy Street are set to be zoned for apartments, following a recent decision from Port Coquitlam council.

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31 PoCo properties may get zoned for apartments – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied It may be the end of the waiting and the beginning of some consolidating. A total of 31 single-family properties in the 2200-blocks of
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November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Susan Kato for this beautiful shot of a bear at Widgeon Marsh, as published in today's edition of the Dispatch newsletter.

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A black bear walking on a paved path in front of some trees.
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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During Tuesday’s council meeting, Port Coquitlam unanimously backed an order to have two vacant houses at 2419 and 2431 Mary Hill Road demolished within 30 days.

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Demolition order issued for pair of ‘hazard’ houses in Port Coquitlam – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied It’s the eve of demolition on Mary Hill Road. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Port Coquitlam unanimously backed an order to have two
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November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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It would revitalize a neighbourhood, bring a public plaza to Maillardville, and add affordable housing to Coquitlam – but it may also be too big, too dense, and cast shadows that are too long.

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Coquitlam council cool on five-tower Maillardville development proposal – Tri-Cities Dispatch
images supplied It would revitalize a neighbourhood, bring a public plaza to Maillardville, and add affordable housing to Coquitlam – but it may also be
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November 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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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.
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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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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Port Moody maxes utility rates after losing Burrard Thermal tax battle with BC Hydro – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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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 council endorses long-term plan to build modern library system – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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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.
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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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How to be safe this Halloween in the Tri-Cities – Tri-Cities Dispatch
image supplied Coquitlam RCMP As Halloween approaches, trick-or-treaters will soon be out in droves, and local authorities are reminding Tri-Cities
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October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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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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Coquitlam psychiatric patient found not criminally responsible in 2023 Chinatown stabbings – Tri-Cities Dispatch
The Coquitlam Forensic Psychiatric Hospital houses patients which have come in contact with the legal system. Google image The man who left Coquitlam’s
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October 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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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.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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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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Shoplifting continues to spike in Coquitlam; assault rate dips – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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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New Metro Vancouver study shows regional parking oversupply smaller than expected, and Port Moody could cut back on visitor stalls – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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…
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October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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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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A path in a forest.
October 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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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Port Coquitlam looks to improve flood preparedness heading into 2025 – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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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Coquitlam to embark on consultation for off-leash dog park at Brookmere – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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
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October 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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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.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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 murder against Tyrel O’Hearn.

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Murder charge filed in 2024 Coquitlam shooting – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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
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October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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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Province greenlights $39 million rebuild of Hazel Trembath Elementary with first-of-its-kind fast-track construction – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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…
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October 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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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.
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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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Port Moody punts FIFA viewing plans over six-figure price tag and policing pressures – Tri-Cities Dispatch
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…
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October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM