By Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $19.9 million funding package has been announced to improve the diking systems along the lower Coquitlam River and Fraser River. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Kwikwetlem First Nation Coun. John Peters, Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon, and Port Moody MLA Rick Glumac announced the joint investment on Aug. 15 at ƛ̓ éxətəm Regional Park, formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park. Stewart said the local governments and First Nations are the “front lines’ with respect to climate change, as seen through recent flooding events across the province. “Our collective action in planning and preparing for flood events underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding our communities and reducing the risks they face,” Stewart said. Rising water levels and increased rainfall from climate change are…
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