Port Coquitlam strengthens flood protection efforts

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British Columbia— The federal government is investing $9.6 million in two projects to mitigate flooding risks to the community by upgrading critical infrastructure. This was announced by Ron McKinnon, MP for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam. The Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station project will protect people and properties in low-lying areas from flooding caused by increased …

Minister Alghabra: Canada’s economic growth was strongest in G7 last year

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Port Coquitlam – Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra visited Sysco Vancouver, in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in making life more affordable. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 more Canadians are employed than before the pandemic, …

New multi-use path for cyclists, pedestrians in Port Coquitlam

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Port Coquitlam – Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, and His Worship Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam, announced a federal investment of $840,000 to support the development of a 1.5km multi-use path along Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam. The path will run from the Traboulay PoCo Trail connection west of Shaughnessy Street to Coast Meridian Road. It …