About Us

Welcome to The Tri-City News on the web, your internet source of news, events and stories in the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, in British Columbia, Canada.

Started in 1985, The Tri-City News is an award-winning paper that has grown with the communities it covers, and publishes three times a week: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Within our pages and this web site, you'll find the most comprehensive information available on news, local issues, politics, sports, community events, and arts and culture in the Tri-Cities. As well, you'll find a healthy dose of readers' opinions and the opportunity to express your own.

So read our stories, browse our web site, and let your voice be heard in our Question of the Week. Above all, let us hear your views on what matters to you.

The Tri-City News: Your stories. Your community. Your newspaper.

Your Community News Team



Brian  McCristall Publisher
Brian McCristall
604-525-6397
     
Don  Layfield Sales Manager
Don Layfield
604-525-6397
     
Richard  Dal Monte Editor
Richard Dal Monte
604-525-6397
     
Phill   Williams Circulation Manager
Phill Williams
604-941-6397
     
Diane  Strandberg Assistant Editor, Reporter, Columnist
Diane Strandberg
604-525-6397
Diane Strandberg is assistant editor and also covers education, transportation and heritage issues for The Tri-City News.
     
Lara  Gerrits Reporter
Lara Gerrits
604-525-6397
Lara Gerrits writes about Coquitlam civic politics, the environment and fire and emergency services for The Tri-City News.
     
Gary  McKenna Reporter
Gary McKenna
604-525-6397
Gary McKenna covers Port Coquitlam civic politics and general news for The Tri-City News.
     
Sarah  Payne Reporter
Sarah Payne
604-525-6397
Sarah Payne is the arts co-ordinator and writes about Port Moody civic politics, police and the courts for The Tri-City News.
     
Larry  Pruner Reporter, Columnist
Larry Pruner
604-525-6397
A native of New Westminster who now lives in Port Coquitlam, Larry Pruner is a father of two daughters. He co-ordinates the sports section and writes a bi-monthly Slice of Life column for The Tri-City News.