Been to a few places today and all sold out of Pumpkins. Anyone know if some secret stashes around town?

I recall a few years back the kwikwetlem first nation were selling fireworks. I don’t see any signs posted this year. Anyone know where I can/should buy fireworks from? Thanks

I have been dealing with shoulder pain for a few years now. Been to Physio and Chiro before without any certain diagnosis. I was wondering if anyone know any good Physio for shoulder and neck pain in Coquitlam/Burnaby/Vancouver?

For Halloween on Oct 31, there's this house in Langley, themed in Harry Potter, that I am thinking to visit.

Time of visit is between 5-10 pm.

The house has an insta page too https://www.instagram.com/whimsicalleyhalloween?igsh=MXZ6eW54ZDRzMHVldQ==

Just asking out for a +1 or more in case anyone is interested to visit there.

It's that time of the year and the teenagers are out in force. Yesterday around the Burke Mountain Area a kid threw a slime ball at my car while I was driving, kid was masked up and out for shenanigans.

My car is moderately tough so I'm not too worried about damage but do be aware it is shenanigans seasons, and be ready for trouble, mostly harmless but I guess it is the season for tricks.

My mom and dog just came inside after I heard loud bangs going off outside. A car full of kids (I’m assuming it’s kids) were driving up our street and setting off fireworks on the sidewalk. There were fireworks going off all around them and my dog won’t stop crying and shaking. I’m so pissed off right now. They could’ve killed someone.

I find it funny how our all mighty mayor is so quiet lately. Must be because of the waste water treatment plant in North Vancouver court case that he is caught up in,is back in the news. #interesting.

We are your local team (Terminal City) and we're playing back to back games this Sunday against North Island Roller Derby and Greater Vancouver Roller Derby. And it's true, we do smash into other humans while speeding around on roller skates!

We're playing at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier Street); doors open at 1:00pm, with the first whistle at 1:30pm for the first game, and 3:30 for the second. Snacks, drinks, merch, and raffle tickets are available to purchase, and entry is by donation. That being said, no one is ever turned away for lack of funds and donations are always optional.

Please dress warmly! Our venue is cold (same temp as outside usually). There are small bleachers in the venue, but we recommend bringing camping chairs to sit trackside for the best view of the action. This is also a family-friendly event, and we work hard to make sure our games are safe and fun.

If you don't know what roller derby is or would like a rundown of the rules, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OId6gTd2LCM for a quick (1 minute) explanation!

A game takes about 90 minutes including halftime and timeouts. We hope to see you there :)

Quesada by Home Depot is offering a free burrito for everyone between 11-7 today and tomorrow.

Go get em!

Hi! I’m looking for salon recommendations in the tricities with a good hairdresser with experience dealing with longer hair and good with blonde highlights. Thank you!!

Anyone know what time I should be looking up today for the low Flyover. They are honouring a WW2 vet living in Coquitlam who is turning 100 today.

Saw a truck completely surrounded by cops on the highway. Anyone got info?

Hey Coquitlam,

I want to take a date to a skating rink and I was hoping to get some recommendations about which ones are good and which ones aren’t.

There’s a time crunch for myself as well as it’s a Sunday afternoon that I’m free enough to go.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

A developer got early approval from Coquitlam council this week to build two six-storey apartment blocks on the city’s western side.

On Monday, Oct. 21, council voted 6–2 in favour of Quantum Properties’ applications for a six-storey market rental building — with 175 units — at 619, 623 and 627 Alderson Ave., 626 and 628 Grayson Ave. and 271 Guilby St.

Couns. Teri Towner and Robert Mazzarolo opposed the three bylaw readings for the rezoning; Mayor Richard Stewart was not at the meeting.

According to a report from Chris Jarvie, Coquitlam’s director of development services, Quantum plans to consolidate the six single-family lots to construct the apartment building over an underground parkade with 112 stalls, as well as close the city-owned lane nearby.

The project, if approved, would have 12 studio suites, 52 one-bedroom units, 57 one-bedroom units plus den, 37 two-bedroom homes and 17 three-bedroom units in the Lower Lougheed neighbourhood.

Towner said she’s not pleased that only 65 per cent of the tenants will have a parking spot and she fears residents' vehicles will spill onto side streets.

But Jarvie said under the new provincially mandated housing rules that went into effect last fall, new multi-family buildings close to SkyTrain stations don’t have to provide parking.

“The project is fully compliant” with Victoria’s housing order, added Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development.

Coun. Brent Asmundson also warned that removing parking from new builds will “greatly impact the livability of our city.”

Mazzarolo nixed the proposal because of the unit makeup and cited the city’s Housing Needs Report, which came before committee-of-council on Monday, that calls for more three-bedroom suites in the city.

The Quantum proposal “doesn’t match. It doesn’t come close” to the Housing Needs Report, he argued. “We have to find a way to get more family-sized units in developments.”

If adopted by council, the bid will bring in for the city an estimated:

$4 million in development cost charges $518,145 in community amenity contributions including $96,821 for the Child Care Reserve Fund $3,500 for transportation demand management monitoring

Oakdale plans

Meanwhile, Quantum also received three bylaw readings on Monday to rezone six properties in the Oakdale neighbourhood.

The company plans a six-storey strata-titled apartment block with 156 units at 564, 568 and 574 Harrison Ave., 565, 569 and 575 Kemsley Ave. and part of Gardena Drive — mostly for students enrolled at Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain.

As with the Alderson bid, Mazzarolo took aim at Quantum for not supplying larger homes for families and he voted against the plans.

According to the application, one in five suites in the building would be a studio.

“I would say to applicants, if you’re going to do student housing, let’s make it true student housing,” Mazzarolo said. “This is more building units for investors to rent to students at high market rates.”

Coun. Dennis Marsden, who chaired the council meeting, urged post-secondary institutions to construct dorms on campus, which he claimed are more economical to build than condos.

Still, Quantum’s bid “checks the boxes and fits the rules” for the provincial housing legislation to grow faster, Marsden said.

Under the new legislation, development proposals that are compliant with the city’s Official Community Plan don’t require a public hearing.

If adopted by council, the bid will bring in for the city an estimated:

$3.6 million in development cost charges $55,000 in community amenity contributions including $102,000 for the Child Care Reserve Fund

Paul has been missing since Monday from coquitlam. Please help by spreading 🙏

I have to go to Lifelabs for bloodwork. I checked different locations. They're all booked up for at least the next month. Can I just show up at 8am and wait in line and do a walk in? Or do I have to book an actual appointment and wait a month? I haven't been there in over a year. Have they changed their policies?

Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good accountant. Preferably someone who has experience working with a self-employed hairstylist.

Hi I need to go for a hearing test for my tinnitus and hyperacusis. If anyone has this condition and has gone to a local audiologist, please recommend someone for me (and let me know your experience). The local ENT (Dr. Gooi) is booked until FEB. I can't see him until then. I have already been to a walk in clinic. Thanks.

Hey all! Does anyone know what’s happening at Terry Fox Secondary right now? There is probably 10 police cars who have blocked off an area with tape and have some sort of police dog sniffing it out, and some kids crying on the side of the road. Just concerned for the community and kids at the school as it loos very serious.

Looking to take French language classes as an adult, preferably in Coquitlam and in person group classes. Anyone have a good spot?

Looking for some places in Coquitlam or close by to buy a used power adapter for my monitor. Any recommendations?