In the heart of Suter Brook Village you’ll find a small shop. The sign at the top isn’t flashy, and to the naked eye it may seem like it’s not worth venturing inside. If you do decide to stop in, though, you’ll find something that surpasses your expectations. When you enter the store, you open… [Continue Reading]
Daffodil Day at Lafarge Lake
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Those of you who braved the wet rainy weather and went for a walk around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam on Saturday, April 27, 2013 might have seen tents and umbrellas with the Canadian Cancer Society Logo. This was an event organized by the Cancer Awareness Clubs in Port Moody, Centennial and Riverside Secondary Schools to… [Continue Reading]
English Practice in the Tri-Cities
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Tri-Cities are a place where families who are new to Canada settle and flourish. Sometimes new arrivals also bring family members over from other parts of the world to live with them. These family members often don’t speak English, but fortunately here in the Tri-Cities different services are available to help. One such service… [Continue Reading]
Girls Night Out 2013: Support Port Moody Arts Centre
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are you planning to spend the time with your girlfriends any time soon? Are you looking for something fun to do? Are you thinking of celebrating a birthday or special event, and you want something original? Would you like to support local arts and culture? On Friday, April 19, 2013, the Port Moody Arts Centre… [Continue Reading]
Adventures into the Indian Tea Culture
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In the heart of Newport Village sits a small, almost imperceptible tea shop called SOKO Tea House. Getting an Education in Tea If you read TheV3H regularly, you’ve probably already seen this tea shop being reviewed before; so why would we review it again? Well… I want to talk about something else. This isn’t just a tea… [Continue Reading]
Fencing in Port Moody
March 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
Have you ever felt the need to shout the phrase en garde? Wanted to learn to fence? Fight with swords? Did that need ever get so strong, that you spent the time allocated to hikes sword fighting with a tall strong Douglas Fir tree using a stick that you found, thus attracting attention of other… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody Heritage Tours: Flashback to the Past
February 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Do you remember Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay wearing shiny, golden tights on January 1st? Are you still searching for an explanation as to why these tights could have possibly been significant? Perhaps there is some historical significance to it? Something? Anything? Port Moody Heritage Tours Celebrate the City’s History This year, Heritage BC announced their theme for… [Continue Reading]
Get Your Knit on at Black Sheep Yarns
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter, or a keen beginner, it’s important to have the right tools get the best results. The type of needles you use, and the type of yarn all matter. Depending on what you’re making you will need to use different kinds of materials. This is where the only specialty… [Continue Reading]
Swimming in Tri-Cities
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It may be winter outside, but at a local indoor pool it’s summer all year long. Today contributor Lina Kunina shares the inside scoop on Tri-Cities swimming pools. City Centre Aquatic Complex Located in the heart of Coquitlam, right across from City Hall, City Centre Aquatic Complex has something for every member of the family. Decorated… [Continue Reading]
Try Something New at A Taste of Ukraine
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the start of a new year, many people are looking for opportunities to try new things and gain new experiences. I can’t imagine what could be better than visiting the Ukrainian store located on St. John’s street in Port Moody called A Taste of Ukraine. It’s a modestly-sized, family-owned business with the feel of… [Continue Reading]
