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Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam
The nominations are in, and Civic Election 2011 is off and running. 53 people are vying for council seats across the Tri-Cities and more than 75 people are running for mayor, council, and school board. For all the info you need to choose who you’re going to vote for, visit our civic election site TriCityVotes.com…. [Continue Reading]
So much linky goodness, and one of the better videos of the week, so let’s get started! City Caucus has a roundup of some of the off the beaten path stories coming out of the Union of BC Municipalities convention last week. Could someone explain to me why everyone is freaking out about BC Hydro… [Continue Reading]
One of the best events for freelancers or those aspiring to be one is coming up in New West. From the press release… Vancouver Freelance Camp is having their second annual, information packed UNconference on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at The Network Hub New Westminster. Experienced business personnel and successful local freelancers will be sharing… [Continue Reading]
The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market is back in Leigh Square [map] this summer, and they’re opening their 2011 season this Thursday, May 26 from 3:00-7:00pm. Which, incidentally, are the hours that the market will be running every week at that location through September 15. To celebrate opening day they will cut into their famous carrot… [Continue Reading]
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 are looking forward to the 15th season kick off this Sunday, May 8. The market happens every Sunday until the end… [Continue Reading]
Today we’re welcoming Dr. Amanda Svendsen, BSc, ND with a guest post. With the Coquitlam Farmers Market about to kick off its summer season on May 8th, it’s a great time to start thinking about a summer cleanse packed with fresh fruits and vegetables. Cleansing doesn’t have to mean fasting or starving yourself, or taking… [Continue Reading]
Tastse of Poco Spirit III is coming on Saturday, February 19th, and we’ve got a pair of tickets you can win. This evening of wine, appetizers and art is a benefit for the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society. Poco Heritage has teamed up with renowned wine expert and sommelier John Gerum. The Fine Wines… [Continue Reading]
The Coquitlam Farmer’s Market is bringing back their signature “For the Love of Local Food” community dinner. The theme of this year’s dinner is “cultivating a new generation of local food leaders”. I have written about the farmer’s market many times in the past. It’s a great local resource – it offers fresh, local produce,… [Continue Reading]
The other day I found myself at Eden West in downtown Port Moody, on the hunt for a cherry pitter. Because it is cherry season, and I love cherries, but pits are the pits. Plus, my toddler swallowed a couple, and apparently they are mildly toxic. Luckily, the source who’d sent me to Eden West… [Continue Reading]
I am a big fan of the Coquitlam Farmer’s Market. It runs every Sunday from Mother’s Day until October 31 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion, on Winslow at Poirier in Coquitlam. With summer at its peak, there is an amazing variety of fresh local produce available. And… [Continue Reading]
