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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

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.
Two-year-old bitten by coyote in Port Coquitlam park incident

Two-year-old bitten by coyote in Port Coquitlam park incident

The child was sent to hospital with minor injuries, and the coyote killed by Coquitlam RCMP.
This Belcarra woman will be at sea for weeks in a rowing race across the Atlantic. Here's why

This Belcarra woman will be at sea for weeks in a rowing race across the Atlantic. Here's why

Isabelle Coté is training for the endurance race of a lifetime, rowing across the Atlantic in a 28-foot boat to raise funds for marine conservation education.
B.C.'s biggest francophone music and cultural festival coming to Coquitlam

B.C.'s biggest francophone music and cultural festival coming to Coquitlam

This is the 34th year for Festival du Bois, which offers musical performances, dancing, food, workshops, shopping and a traditional francophone experience at Mackin Park.
Watch: Bird watchers get creative to help hummingbirds survive B.C.'s cold snap

Watch: Bird watchers get creative to help hummingbirds survive B.C.'s cold snap

Hand warmers, heat lamps and trouble lights among creative ways B.C. residents kept their hummingbird feeders warm through chilly weather.
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