Here in the Tri-Cities we are fortunate to have our own francophone community in Maillardville. A big part of keeping our French Canadian heritage alive is the Société francophone de Maillardville. Remembering the Past, Helping People in the Present Maillardville has its own rich and storied history dating back to 1909. While the Société francophone… [Continue Reading]
Société francophone de Maillardville is Keeping it ‘Seriously francophone!’
February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What’s Happening in the Tri-Cities: French Mystery Mini-Fest, PechaKucha Night, Treefest, Safety Fair and More!
September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Tri-Cities is filling us to the brim with events this week from golf and mystery films to fundraisers and open houses. Just take a look at some of this week’s highlights below. Don’t see anything that tickles your fancy? Fret not! There is more fun to be found this week including treating your ears… [Continue Reading]
Links – Parking will cost you and Anmore likes to vote
September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There are many reasons that I moved to the suburbs. I now have a backyard, the kids have room to roam, but the biggest reason was all the free parking. No longer in Coquitlam City Centre though. New pay stations and street pay parking went into effect September 1st. Parking pay stations are being re-installed… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Imagine gala, Festival du Bois + More!
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week in the Tri-Cities we have a plethora of fundraising events, concerts and even a festival to keep everyone busy! Check out Tina and Ted for the kids, the WOW Extravaganza and Festival du Bois for the whole family, and help out a good cause by attending Imagine or Central Community School’s swap meet… [Continue Reading]
Festival du Bois 2012: Maillardville’s Music Festival
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you ready for some family fun, francophone style? Then prepare for some serious joie de vivre at Festival du Bois, March 3 and 4, 2012, at Mackin Park in Coquitlam [map]. Maillardville’s annual music festival features Quebecois, Acadian, Celtic and World Music, plus story-telling, great food, and a whole lot more. Music Organizers are… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Highland Games, Midsummer Fête + More!
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week brings us lots of festivals and fun events to kick off the first official week of summer: the annual BC Highland Games, a Theatre Festival, a Rose Festival and lots more for you and your whole family. Enjoy! What: Music on the Grill When: Thursday, June 23 at 7:00pm Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Hairspray, Fishing Weekend + More!
June 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
Well, Game 7 for the Stanley Cup, the game that has been played millions of times in the minds of road hockey players across Canada for generations is actually happening. Just a reminder that the City of Coquitlam is hosting a community viewing party at both the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex located at 633… [Continue Reading]
Art Camps at Place Des Arts
June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’re now into June, and many of us haven’t really thought through what we’re going to do with our darling children until school starts again in September. Place Des Arts are offering summer workshops for 12-14 year olds that have a few spaces left. So if you’ve got a teen who is into creative pursuits,… [Continue Reading]
Links – Heritage Homes and Austin Heights
March 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m playing hurt this week as I have some kind of strange flu, so I’m typing this in a horizontal position. Please excuse any and all lapses in judgement in the links post this week. First up, we made the Tri-City News as the business who provided the new website for the Port Moody Museum…. [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Festival du Bois, Theatre and More!
March 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
It’s Wednesday again, which means it’s time for me to fill you in on what’s happening this week in the V3H. Read on for all the info! What: Alice in Wonderland When: Thursday, March 3 – Saturday, March 5 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm daily Where: Where: Inlet Theatre [map] The skinny: Created by the cast,… [Continue Reading]
