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Diane Strandberg

Diane Strandberg

Diane is a reporter for the Tri-City News who writes about civic government, including school board and Port Coquitlam council, as well as neighbourhood issues such as new businesses and restaurants, wildlife conflicts and impacts of density on the community and the environment.

A long-time resident of New Westminster, Diane has two grown sons; thus, she has expanded her coverage to include housing, real estate, renting and condo concerns. She has won the Ma Murray Award for her coverage of the Mossom hatchery and rebuild as well as receiving honours for feature and editorial writing with the Canadian Community Newspapers Association and the BC and Yukon Newspaper Association.

Recent Work by Diane

'Distressed' Port Coquitlam black bear gorged himself on apples

'Distressed' Port Coquitlam black bear gorged himself on apples

PORT COQUITLAM — Multiple reports were made earlier in September about a "distressed" bear dubbed "Romeo."
Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

Coquitlam teacher reprimanded after young students shown film depicting suicide, sex

COQUITLAM — French immersion teacher allowed Grade 2/3 students to watch a film containing "inappropriate" scenes, teacher discipline board says.
'Whites only' sign raises concerns in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam

'Whites only' sign raises concerns in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam are pushing back against a sign advertising a 'whites only' moms and tots playgroup in the Tri-Cities.
Watch out, this big Coquitlam house is on the move — to Powell River

Watch out, this big Coquitlam house is on the move — to Powell River

Don't worry, if you notice a house being moved by a truck down North Road through Coquitlam tonight, you're not seeing things.
Is Coquitlam one of the rudest cities in Canada? This survey says 'yes'

Is Coquitlam one of the rudest cities in Canada? This survey says 'yes'

Surveyed Coquitlam residents ranked their city amongst the worst in Canada for rudeness. Do you agree?
Tesla is planning a huge delivery centre for Port Coquitlam. Here's what's happening

Tesla is planning a huge delivery centre for Port Coquitlam. Here's what's happening

Bosa Properties is seeking approval for a 60,000 sq-ft. service centre and delivery facility in Port Coquitlam.
What you can rent for $600 to $6K a month in Coquitlam

What you can rent for $600 to $6K a month in Coquitlam

A national survey has found 19 per cent of residents in Coquitlam are putting 50 per cent or more of their income towards rent and utilities.
Noisy and polluting, petition says, should fireworks be banned?

Noisy and polluting, petition says, should fireworks be banned?

Do you enjoy fireworks or would you rather see a light show at your Canada Day celebration?
Eight Port Coquitlam projects coming to a neighbourhood near you

Eight Port Coquitlam projects coming to a neighbourhood near you

Hundreds of homes are in the pipeline at Port Coquitlam city hall, as well as commerial and industrial development.
Coquitlam first responders face growing toxic drug overdose battle

Coquitlam first responders face growing toxic drug overdose battle

Every siren signals another possible overdose in Coquitlam as local firefighters, moms, health-care workers and advocates respond to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.
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