This week we’re positively encouraging you to feed the bear, a very special bear who gives great support to our community and needs your love in return. And while you’re at it, remember his brothers in the woods and store your trash sensibly. Definitely not trash but bite-size, Evergreen presents the cream of local talent… [Continue Reading]
What’s Happening in the Tri Cities: Feed the Bear and Step Out in Centennial Style
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What’s Happening in the Tri Cities: Home Alone, Ahead with a Hat, For the Girls and Much More!
June 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the week for getting into the Centennial spirit big time in Port Moody, with a toe-tapping dance party and tea-sipping millinery craft party to get you in the mood. Meanwhile, over in Port Coquitlam, tweens are encouraged to leave their parents home alone for an evening (it’s good training for them, honest) or… [Continue Reading]
The Breast Event of the Tri-Cities
June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On June 15, 2013 in support of Rethink Breast Cancer, hundreds of women will converge upon the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody in the name of breast cancer education and awareness. Presented by TELUS, The Breast Event of the Tri-Cities is a daylong conference featuring Dr. Carolyn Gotay PhD, Dr. Divi Chandna MD, and Dr…. [Continue Reading]
Watershed Tours: Find out Where Your Drinking Water Comes From
June 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Metro Vancouver has three main drinking water sources. The first two, the Capilano and Seymour Reservoirs, are located on the North Shore. Together, they provide approximately 66% of the region’s drinking water. The remaining 34% comes from the Coquitlam Reservoir, located right here in the Tri-Cities. These protected watersheds provide you, and 2.3 million of… [Continue Reading]
Tour de PoCo
June 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s not a race and there’s certainly not a yellow jersey for the course leader, but the 3rd Annual (Centennial Edition) Tour de PoCo is coming up on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The non-profit Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, colloquially known as PoCo Heritage, is presenting this free cycling event to celebrate Port Coquitlam’s… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody Centennial Parade and All Nations Festival
May 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
If you like to plan out your local fun ahead of time, you’ll want to pencil in Saturday, June 22, 2013 on your calendar. That’s the date when Port Moody will celebrate its 100th birthday with the Port Moody Centennial Parade and All Nations Festival. The fun starts at 11:00am when the parade begins at… [Continue Reading]
Local Farmers’ Markets Opening
May 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Coquitlam Farmers Market has become a local institution. It’s the second oldest market in the region, opening just one year after the Vancouver market at Trout Lake. And market fans such as myself were excited when the 17th season kicked off earlier this month. The market happens every Sunday until the end of October… [Continue Reading]
What’s Happening in the Tri Cities: Slurp, Putt and Fundraise Even More.
May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s slurp and putt for a good cause this week, swinging off with a few rounds of golf for our local hospital and continuing with party party party for Tri City Transitions House. Both are excellent causes worthy of your support. This weekend is also the time to get the kids organized for the summer… [Continue Reading]
Celebrating Success with the Coquitlam Foundation
May 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Worthy individuals and organizations will be receiving scholarships, bursaries and grants to the record-breaking tune of $116,000 when the Coquitlam Foundation will be celebrates its annual Awards Night on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The event caps off a very successful year of community philanthropy for the group, and the public… [Continue Reading]
Nominations are Open for Pride of PoCo
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With Victoria Day now behind us, gardening season is officially in full swing. In Port Coquitlam, they’ve acknowledged that by opening nominations in their annual Pride of PoCo Garden Awards. From now until July 13, 2013, Port Coquitlam residents are invited to show their civic pride, and acknowledge all the work that local gardeners do… [Continue Reading]
