Links – Evergreen Breaks Ground and Liberals to Name Candidate



Evergreen Line shovel Coquitlam Port Moody

The first two contracting firms have been signed up and work is ready to begin on the Evergreen Line. The announcement was made yesterday morning at the Port Moody West Coast Express station. Pedre Contractors Ltd. and Hans Demolition and Excavators will be installing new underground power lines and tearing down vacant buildings. It’s not… [Continue Reading]



What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Hiring Fair, Little River Band + More!



Little River Band at Red Robinson Theatre Coquitlam

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]



Links – Evergreen Line Funding Proposal Approved



Evergreen Line Funding Approved Gas Tax

Yesterday the word came down that Metro Vancouver mayors have approved a proposal funding for the Evergreen Line. The plan is to add 2 cents a litre to the regional gas tax. This will pay for the construction and operation of the Evergreen Line, as well as a package of regional transportation and transit improvements…. [Continue Reading]



Coquitlam Plans to Relocate City Centre Library



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The City of Coquitlam has purchased the ground floor portion of a building located at 1169 Pinetree Way [map] to relocate and expand the City Centre Public Library. Coquitlam City Council approved $15 million in funding in this year’s budget to accommodate the much needed space for a new library in the city centre neighbourhood,… [Continue Reading]



Summer Reading for Kids



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Now that school’s out, summer reading clubs are in at the local libraries. If you’re looking for a way to entertain and engage your children this summer, this is a great option. These are all free, drop-in programs, and no registration is required. Coquitlam Public Library For more information on any of Coquitlam’s programs, please… [Continue Reading]



A Theatre, an Overpass and a Library



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I am sure that I am not the only one who is still recovering from the Olympics in Vancouver. In fact, I’m certain that I’m not, because this weekend is shaping up to be a quiet one here in the V3H. However, there are still several fabulous events to choose from, so read on! The… [Continue Reading]



Activities for New Parents in the Tri-Cities



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Having a new baby is a big adjustment. I have two little darlings of my own, and welcoming them into our family threw me for a loop – temporarily, anyway. It also left me wanting to find other new parents, who could relate to what was going on in my life. Like most moms I… [Continue Reading]



The Week in Literature



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It’s Wednesday again, which means that I am about to run through the many exciting ways you can spend your week here in the Tri-Cities. So read on, and just see if there isn’t something that tickles your fancy. An Olympic-themed Family Fun Night will be taking place on Wednesday, January 27 from 6-8pm outside… [Continue Reading]



Heritage Books, Hobson’s Choice and Poetry



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It is a rainy, rainy January so far in the V3H. We hope that you’re all staying dry, and that your ark construction projects are progressing smoothly. When you get a break, here are a few things you might want to check out this week. Coquitlam’s Mackin House Museum is launching two historical literature book… [Continue Reading]



Helen Daniels Exhibit at the Library



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Throughout the month of January artwork by local photographer Helen Daniels is on display at the Port Moody Public Library. Helen’s longtime interest in photography got a jump start a few years ago when she encountered Lomography, a worldwide movement of artistic experimental photography that started in Europe in the early 1990s. It features spontaneous… [Continue Reading]

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