This week leads up to Labour Day on Monday but for all those individuals and families not traveling, here are a few great events for you to enjoy. There’s a hiring fair, the Little River Band, two breakfast networking meetings, an art display opening and a few other fun things to do! What: AM Networking… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Hiring Fair, Little River Band + More!
August 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Time to Amalgamate?
August 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
Some weeks ago I wrote a post about threats issued by certain Port Moody Councillors, suggesting they would close the Murray-Clarke corridor to Coquitlam residents. Port Moody Council had voted to re-claim control of the section of road following TransLink’s decision to not proceed with the much-needed and long-overdue Murray-Clarke Connector. While I understood their… [Continue Reading]
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2011 in Port Moody
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Port Moody Ecological Society continues to celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. The group runs Noons Creek Hatchery, which includes a salmon and trout hatchery, a water quality lab and community outreach programs, using salmon and trout life-cycle ecology as an instructional vehicle. They also present the annual Fingerling Festival in Port Moody. Each… [Continue Reading]
Links – Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black Resigns
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In a surprise move, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black is announcing his resignation from the BC government. He’s leaving to become President and CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade. This hot on the heels of Barry Penner leaving to, as they often say, spend more time with his family. Iain has represented the riding… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Summer BBQ, Chippendales + More!
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A pretty quiet week in the Tri-Cities but still plenty of farmer’s markets and music/art events for everyone to enjoy plus the male revue show Chippendales for the ladies! What: Summer BBQ with Pancho & Sal at Glen Pine When: Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 11:30am-2:00pm Where: Glen Pine Pavilion [map] The skinny:Â Come to… [Continue Reading]
Place des Arts – Adults-Only and Family Open Houses
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It’s no secret that we here at the V3H love Place des Arts. They really are an amazing local resource. If you haven’t taken the time to stop by and see an exhibition, browse the gift shop or attend an event, it’s definitely worth a visit. This September Place des Arts is bringing back two… [Continue Reading]
Tri-Cities Kidney Walk in Coquitlam
August 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that 85% of British Columbians surveyed were in favour of organ donation? And yet, only 17% have registered to be organ donors? In fact, I myself fall into the 68% of British Columbians who are in favour of organ donation, but haven’t registered. Back when I could just request the sticker on… [Continue Reading]
Links – Port Moody Banners and Casino Hotels
August 18, 2011 by 4 Comments
It’s officially the dog days of summer. Basically it means we aren’t getting much done at work, Costco has just put out the Christmas stuff, and it’s a smaller edition of the links. The City of Port Moody is looking for new banner designs for the streetlights around town. This year the theme is “Faces… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Car Show, Kidney Walk + Tree Tour!
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week in the Tri-Cities has a few diverse events for all of us to enjoy. First up is the recurring ArtistCircle, then we have a fundraiser, a car show, the Kidney Walk and a few other great events in between. Finally, the Riverview Hospital’s Public Tree Tour rounds out this week’s events. What: Coquitlam… [Continue Reading]
Downtown PoCo Car Show
August 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
The Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association presents Port Coquitlam’s 7th Annual Downtown Car Show. The free event provides visitors an incredible opportunity to see a range of unique, vintage and custom vehicles as over 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles line the downtown streets. The event takes place on Sunday, August 21. The car show runs… [Continue Reading]
