Coquitlam’s Full-Serve Gas Stations: Outdated?



Gas in Coquitlam

I have a confession: I avoid buying gas in Coquitlam. I’ve lived in the city for over eight years now, and whenever possible I fuel up in Port Moody. I do this because I prefer to pump my own gas. It’s faster, and when I have to get out of my car anyway to type… [Continue Reading]



A Taste of PoCo Spirit 2012 Features Sustainable Wines



Taste of Poco Spirit 2012 Wine Fundraiser

Every year, many groups hold fundraisers here in the Tri-Cities. Most of them are great, but there’s something about the event that PoCo Heritage puts on – together with renowned wine expert John Gerum and the folks at Earls Kitchen and Bar – that is extra special. A Taste of PoCo Spirit gives attendees the… [Continue Reading]



What’s up at Place des Arts: Speakers, Art, Concerts, Spring Break



Place Des Arts Coquitlam Spring Break 2012

Place des Arts in Coquitlam says, “We inspire the artist in everyone.” Over the next month, they have lots of stuff going on to do just that. If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside their building on Brunette, this is the perfect time to find out. Here are some of the things you may… [Continue Reading]



Getting Glam in Coquitlam: Tri-Cities Oscar Night 2012



Tricities Oscar Night 2012 Coquitlam City Hall

On February 26, 2012, Coquitlam City Hall will be transformed for the Tri-Cities Oscar Night, the best Oscar party in Metro Vancouver. The Three Divas are back with another fabulous bling, bling gala. City Hall will be all glammed up for an extraordinary evening of star-gazing for the 2012 Academy Awards. Join the Divas and… [Continue Reading]



Rotary’s Amazing Race 2012 in Coquitlam



Rotary Amazing Race Coquitlam 2012

It may be hard to imagine it right now, with the winter weather that hit us this week, but warmer days will come again. And when they do, you may actually want to get outside and enjoy them. To help you get a head start on a little bit of warm weather fun, Coquitlam Sunrise… [Continue Reading]



Dianna David: Take a Closer Look at Evergreen – Win Tickets!



Evergreen Cultural Centre Family Series Dianna David

Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Family Series has a great line-up for 2011/2012. It opened back in November with At Nightfall. The second installment, Dianna David: Take a Closer Look, is coming up on January 29, 2012 at 2:00pm. Dianna David is a mechanical engineer turned professional entertainer (as an electrical engineer turned writer, I feel a… [Continue Reading]



2012 Tri-Cities Chamber Business Excellence Awards



2012 Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Red Robinson Theatre Coquitlam

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them for a dazzling evening of celebration and entertainment as they announce the winners of the 11th Annual Business Excellence Awards at their Gala. The evening includes a champagne reception, three course meal, live band, blackjack and door prizes. It takes place on January 28, 2012… [Continue Reading]



Yarilo Music: Classical House Concerts in Port Moody



Yarilo Music Port Moody

The Yarilo Music Ensemble formed nearly a decade ago, with pianists Jane Hayes and Anna Levy. Yarilo takes its name from the celebrated piano composition by the late Russian-Canadian composer, Nikolai Korndorf. After the composer’s untimely death, the ensemble adopted the name as part of its aim to keep his legacy alive. Yarilo was the… [Continue Reading]



Emerging Talent Festival 2012 at Evergreen



Emerging Talent Festival at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Coquitlam

The Emerging Talent Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival and showcase. Now in its 15th year and better than ever, it features visual art, design, film, music and theatre, all created by talented high school students in the Tri-Cities area. The event is hosted by Evergreen Cultural Centre, with special thanks to the City… [Continue Reading]



Season’s Greetings from TheV3H



Merry Christmas theV3H Port Moody Coquitlam Port Coquitlam

Christmas is almost here, as my six-year-old reminds me daily. Every morning she rips another ring off the paper chain she brought home from school on December 1, meaning we’re one day closer to the Big Event. As the chain gets shorter, her excitement level gets higher. Her three-year-old brother’s does, too. They are so… [Continue Reading]

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