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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.
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.
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.
Drone tracks missing dog to Port Coquitlam rail yard in astonishing rescue

Drone tracks missing dog to Port Coquitlam rail yard in astonishing rescue

What started out as a weekend jaunt for a pair of Husky dogs turned into a three-day ordeal for the owner and a community of Tri-Cities animal lovers.
Tri-Cities wildlife complaints up as workshop aims to educate about bears, coyotes

Tri-Cities wildlife complaints up as workshop aims to educate about bears, coyotes

BC Conservation Officers statistics show a jump in calls, complaints about wildlife in urban areas of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
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.
Cougars are being spotted in Coquitlam at night and early morning. Here's why

Cougars are being spotted in Coquitlam at night and early morning. Here's why

Are more cougars popping up in Coquitlam lately, or do we just have more CCTV cameras capturing their nighttime jaunts?
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