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An arm wrestling club was at the centre of a recent a court case involving more than $18,000 in rent and repairs owed on a Port Coquitlam property.

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Former arm wrestling club owners on hook for $18k in rent, repairs – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied World Armwrestling Federation An arm wrestling club was at the centre of a recent a court case involving more than $18,000 in rent and
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February 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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A Coquitlam arrest has become a key thread in a sprawling Lower Mainland shooting investigation – one a Supreme Court judge says police mishandled through long periods of delay.

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Coquitlam weapons arrest unlocks Surrey shooting case, despite police missteps – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied A Coquitlam arrest has become a key thread in a sprawling Lower Mainland shooting investigation – one a Supreme Court judge says police A Coquitlam arrest has become a key thread in a…
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February 17, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Alan Ferguson for this stunning view of the sun rising over the Fraser River, as published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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A sunrise over a river, as seen through a stand of bare trees.
February 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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In a split vote on Monday, Coquitlam council voted against moving ahead of schedule to implement the Zero Carbon Step Code.

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Coquitlam decides not to advance energy efficiency requirements for new builds – Tri-Cities Dispatch
file photo Jeremy Shepherd Coquitlam won’t take a step ahead of the province. In a split vote on Monday, Coquitlam council voted against moving ahead of
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February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Port Moody council has directed staff to explore a policy on podium heights, in an attempt to reign in any potential “walling” effect along the St. Johns Street corridor.

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‘Walling’ effect along St. Johns Street prompts investigation into podium heights – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Coun. Callan Morrison raised concerns about a potential walling effect during discussions on Anthem Properties' 26-storey proposal last month. image Port Moody council has directed staff to explore a…
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February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Teresa David for this beautiful view of seagulls navigating the zone between the top of the mist and the bottom of the sunrise.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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A housing project built from homes once slated for demolition in Port Moody has been fully completed on the Sunshine Coast, delivering 17 below-market rental units to members of the shíshálh Nation.

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Port Moody homes reborn as affordable housing as shíshálh Nation project reaches completion – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Three former Port Moody homes being barged up the coast to the Sunshine Coast to be repurposed. image supplied A housing project built from homes once
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Port Moody Coun. Haven Lurbiecki has announced she is running for mayor in the city’s upcoming municipal election.

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Lone OCP dissenter Haven Lurbiecki launches bid for Port Moody mayoral seat – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Lurbiecki with a group of supporters after announcing her candidacy for mayor on Feb. 8. image supplied Port Moody Coun. Haven Lurbiecki has announced she Port Moody city councillor Haven Lurbiecki…
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February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Star Otsisto Horn for capturing the City of the Arts cloaked in mist and mystery.

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James Harry's sculpture “lháẃḵem (Blue Mussel),” at the corner of Klahanie Drive and Murray Street in Port Moody.
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Police are continuing to investigate following another lockdown at Centennial Secondary on Friday.

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School threats continue but no evidence students were at risk, say police – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Police are continuing to investigate following another lockdown at Centennial Secondary on Friday. There is no information or evidence “indicating
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February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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A Port Coquitlam homeowner who blocked her contractor, ignored court documents and refused to pay for inspected renovation work has been ordered to pay $21,000.

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Port Coquitlam homeowners who ignored lawsuit and blocked contractor hit with $21,000 court judgment – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Creative Commons image A Port Coquitlam homeowner who blocked her contractor, ignored court documents and refused to pay for inspected renovation work has A Port Coquitlam homeowner who blocked her…
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February 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Today's featured photo on the Dispatch Bluesky comes from yesterday's newsletter: thanks to Kharl Anthony Paica for this shot of Lafarge Lake from Unsplash!

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A body of water with a fountain in it, with trees, houses and mountains in the background under a cloudy blue sky.
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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The long-awaited dismantling of the former Burrard Thermal Generating Station is still years away – and could once again leave Port Moody residents absorbing the financial fallout.

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Burrard Thermal dismantling set to stretch into 2030s, with further tax hit likely for Port Moody – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo Niall Williams The long-awaited dismantling of the former Burrard Thermal Generating Station is still years away – and could once again leave Port The long-awaited dismantling of the former…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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"As Grand Central’s governance dispute dragged through the courts last fall, an urgent issue began to dawn on the newly elected strata council – they were nearly broke."

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Drained accounts, massive deficits, years of delayed repairs: Grand Central’s strata left on the financial brink – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Former council left strata exposed after years of secrecy, owners claim New elected council discovers a financial position so precarious that an event requiring significant emergency repairs could…
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Susan Ohannesian for this incredible view of the Buntzen Lake waters trying to swallow a picnic table, published in this Monday's Dispatch newsletter.

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The waters of Buntzen Lake, surrounding a tree stump and a picnic table.
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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A task force intended to establish communication guidelines for Port Moody election candidates has had a hard time getting established.

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Port Moody task force chair steps down immediately after appointment, cites lack of transparency – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied City of Port Moody A task force intended to establish communication guidelines for Port Moody election candidates has had a hard time
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February 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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"Many owners at Grand Central said they knew what the result of a second strata election would be before a single vote was cast."

The Dispatch's series on Grand Central’s governance crisis continues - read Part 2 here: buff.ly/dGcGJrN

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Grand Central owners claim 'rigged' strata election is no surprise after years of autocratic rule – Tri-Cities Dispatch
One man has been dominating the massive mixed-use complex since 2021, owners say Grand Central owners say the anti-democratic nature of a recent strata election exemplifies a governance culture which…
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February 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Kalev Rauk for this beautiful snapshot of Pitt River, as published in last Friday's issue of the Tri-Cities Dispatch newsletter.

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A log boom on the Pitt River, with a stand of trees in the background and the sun shining in the blue sky above.
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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"This is our home," said Suminder Mann, vice president of the new council, shouting over the noise. "This is not how a property management company acts."

The Dispatch's Patrick Penner reports on Grand Central's governance crisis: buff.ly/LoR41xP

First in a series.

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'State of chaos': Coquitlam's Grand Central engulfed in a war between two opposing strata councils – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Inside the fight for control of one of Coquitlam's largest strata corporations Control of one of Coquitlam’s largest strata corporations is now the subject of an ongoing legal battle, with…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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A temporary foreign worker will not have to pay his former employer $2,725 over an alleged loan, following a recent Civil Resolution Tribunal decision.

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Tribunal rejects food truck company's claim that worker owed money – Tri-Cities Dispatch
Facebook photo A temporary foreign worker will not have to pay his former employer $2,725 over an alleged loan, following a recent Civil Resolution
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January 29, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Vincent Gorman for getting a beautiful shot of this backyard visitor who seems to be up past his bedtime, published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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An owl perched in a tree.
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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It still needs another vote before any shovels hit the ground, but things seem to be moving swiftly in Port Coquitlam city council for a proposed daycare on Lincoln Avenue.

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PoCo daycare application sails through council – Tri-Cities Dispatch
image supplied It still needs another vote before any shovels hit the ground, but things seem to be moving swiftly for a proposed 52-unit childcare on
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January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Metro Vancouver’s rental market has softened sharply, with vacancy rates climbing to their highest level in more than three decades – and Coquitlam is emerging as one of the clearest examples of increased local supply.

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Coquitlam sees biggest rental stock increase in 20 years as Metro Vancouver vacancies hit 30-year high – Tri-Cities Dispatch
CHMC graph showing how condo completions and conversions are adding to rental supply across the region. Metro Vancouver’s rental market has softened Metro Vancouver’s rental market has softened…
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January 27, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Thanks to Ellen Ayer of the Tri-City Photography Club for this stunning vista sandwiched by fog and cloud, as published in today's Dispatch newsletter.

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The sun appearing to rise above mountains overlooking a fog-shrouded cityscape, with trees in the foreground.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Ryan Wedding, accused of orchestrating murders while running a transnational drug trafficking enterprise, has been arrested in Mexico City, according to a joint announcement from multiple law enforcement agencies on Friday.

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Accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested – Tri-Cities Dispatch
photo supplied FBI Ryan Wedding, accused of orchestrating murders while running a transnational drug trafficking enterprise, has been arrested in Mexico
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January 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM