The Easter long weekend is almost here in the V3H. If you find that you need a break from the egg-dyeing and chocolate-eating, we have some great choices for you here. We also have some great choices if you’d like more eggs and chocolate. Read on! DuffleBag Theatre is presenting Beauty and the Beast and… [Continue Reading]
Restaurants of the Tricities
March 29, 2010 by 2 Comments
Photos of Sushi California by Geoff Peters 604 One thing I’ve learned in my short time here on earth is that people like to eat. We especially like to eat when someone else is cooking and doing the dishes. Luckily, we have many restaurants here in the Tricities that cater to every kind of cuisine… [Continue Reading]
SHARE Just Desserts Gala
March 26, 2010 by 1 Comment
The SHARE Society is presenting its 5th annual Just Desserts Gala on Saturday, April 17 from 7 – 10pm at the Red Robinson Show Theatre [map]. Just Desserts is inspired by a traditional circus carnival, and it promises to be a feast for all your senses. There will be a dessert tasting from 8 local… [Continue Reading]
Kicking Off Spring Break in the Tri-Cities
March 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This Friday kicks off Spring Break for students here in the V3H. If you’re looking for ways to fill the week, check out our listing of Spring Break Camps. Or, if you’re just looking for something fun to do one day, then read on. From Tuesday, March 23 to Sunday, March 27 the Arts Club… [Continue Reading]
Earth Hour 2010 in the Tricities
March 22, 2010 by 1 Comment
We here at thev3h.com love the earth. Mostly because it’s where we happen to live, but also since green is the primary colour of our site, we feel a certain kinship with the only habitable planet that we know of. On Saturday, March 27th Earth Hour will take place. The deal is everyone turns off… [Continue Reading]
Byelections in Coquitlam and Anmore
March 19, 2010 by 3 Comments
Two vacancies in local government here in the V3H are slated to be filled by byelections on May 15, 2010. Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg resigned on December 31, 2009 after serving for all but one term since the Village incorporated in 1987. The plan was to hold a byelection to replace him in January, but… [Continue Reading]
Pottery, Music and Film in the Tri-Cities
March 17, 2010 by 1 Comment
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope the luck of the Irish is with you and all that jazz. In fact, I think it must be, because you have found a proverbial pot of gold filled with great events happening this week. Read on to find out more! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style by catching… [Continue Reading]
Evergreen Line Talk Heating Up
March 15, 2010 by 5 Comments
One thing that we learned during the Winter Olympics is that if we really want to, we can use public transit. During the Games, Translink moved 1.5 million people a day in Greater Vancouver, 48.6% higher than a normal day. Vehicle use was reduced by 35% each day, exceeding the 30% goal organizers had set…. [Continue Reading]
Spring Break Camps
March 12, 2010 by 5 Comments
NOTE: This post is for 2010. Information for 2011 will be available on March 4, 2011 at 9:00am at www.thev3h.com/2011/03/spring-break-camps-2011/. Spring Break is happening from March 29-April 1 this year in School District 43, and will be combined with the Easter long weekend which is April 2-April 5. If you have school-aged children you might… [Continue Reading]
Coast Meridian Overpass Opening Video
March 11, 2010 by 1 Comment
The City of Port Coquitlam just opened the Coast Meridian Overpass, linking the southerly Costco-less but Rec Centre rich part of Port Coquitlam with the northerly Costco-rich but Rec Centre and Library poor part of Port Coquitlam. Heading out for the Costco Sunday morning sample-palooza with the kids, we took a little detour over the… [Continue Reading]
