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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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 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.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵLC can release video footage in alleged Coquitlam casino fight

СÀ¶ÊÓƵLC can release video footage in alleged Coquitlam casino fight

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lottery Corporation has strict rules in releasing casino footage to protect "sensitive information." But they aren't too onerous, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court decides.
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?
Couple disputes ICСÀ¶ÊÓƵ decision in Coquitlam accident involving classic car

Couple disputes ICСÀ¶ÊÓƵ decision in Coquitlam accident involving classic car

They denied hitting the bumper of a 1967 Pontiac Beaumont in Coquitlam last summer, but a tribunal decision accepted witness reports that said otherwise.
Port Coquitlam to welcome thousands of classic car enthusiasts

Port Coquitlam to welcome thousands of classic car enthusiasts

Over 500 cars will be on display Aug. 20 in downtown Port Coquitlam, which will celebrate all things wheels along with popular music tribute acts, food trucks, beverages and more.
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.
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