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(TRI-CITIES) May 19, 2026 What was supposed to be our final Mayor’s Mingle with Richard Stewart quickly turned into something much more memorable – and much louder (thanks to the bagpipes). The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce welcomed members, colleagues, friends, and family to what Mayor Stewart thought was a typical networking happy hour on May 14. Instead, the evening became a surprise retirement celebration recognizing his incredible 18 years of service as Mayor, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the City of Coquitlam. “Mayor…

(TRI-CITIES) May 19, 2026 The Tri-Cities business community gathered at The Vancouver Golf Club for an engaging and timely discussion on disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and emergency management at the Chamber’s breakfast event, When Disaster Hits: Is Your Organization Prepared? With wildfires, floods, cyber threats, and infrastructure disruptions becoming increasingly common across British Columbia, the event sparked important conversations around how organizations can better prepare, respond, and recover in times of crisis. “Bringing together leaders from business, government, and the community to discuss…