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]
What’s Happening in the Tri Cities: Slurp, Putt and Fundraise Even More.
Port Moody’s Writers’ Groups: An Astonishing Record of Success
Guest article by Julie H. Ferguson. Way back before computers, a handful of writers gathered once a week for discussion, support, and critique of their work in Port Moody. They wrote on yellow pads or typewriters, and frequented the city’s library to gather facts. “How do I get published?” was a popular question, closely followed… [Continue Reading]
Links – Coquitlam Library and Pay Parking at Rocky Point?
Hey, it’s 10 – 11 – 12 today. I hope your day is as well lined up as the numbers in the date. Who loves a library? I love a library. Perhaps it’s my love of books. Perhaps it’s my love of telling people to be quiet. Perhaps it’s my firm belief that there’s a… [Continue Reading]
2012 Terry Fox Run: Honour a Local Hero and Support a Good Cause
As summer winds down, we’re starting to think ahead to September. With September, comes the annual Terry Fox run. For those of us who live in the Tri-Cities, it’s a chance to celebrate not only a great Canadian, but a true hometown hero. I remember the Marathon of Hope and the young guy running across… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody Library Tech Cafe
Have you been struggling to make your Kindle Touch work the way you want it to? Does your computer seem to have a mind of its own and you can’t make it do what you need it to do? If so, the Port Moody Library has recently started a new program to give a hand… [Continue Reading]
Links – Evergreen Breaks Ground and Liberals to Name Candidate
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!
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
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
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
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]









