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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."
Port Coquitlam baking team wins $10K Food Network prize with ghoulish masterpiece

Port Coquitlam baking team wins $10K Food Network prize with ghoulish masterpiece

PORT COQUITLAM - A championship baking team is sharing the $10,000 grand prize after winning a Halloween-themed baking contest.
Metro Vancouver sues tenants for fire damage to Coquitlam apartment

Metro Vancouver sues tenants for fire damage to Coquitlam apartment

COQUITLAM — "Carelessly discarded" cigarette blamed for fire, which damaged one unit while others couldn't be rented due to repairs, housing authority says.
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.
BCLC can release video footage in alleged Coquitlam casino fight

BCLC can release video footage in alleged Coquitlam casino fight

BC Lottery Corporation has strict rules in releasing casino footage to protect "sensitive information." But they aren't too onerous, BC Supreme Court decides.
'I felt like a piece of trash,' says Port Coquitlam man of 14-hour hospital ER wait

'I felt like a piece of trash,' says Port Coquitlam man of 14-hour hospital ER wait

Why are Eagle Ridge Hospital emergency room waits so long? One man spent 14 hours at the Port Moody facility and eventually left without being seen by a doctor.
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.
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