Links – Back to School in the Tri-Cities



Hootenanny Tri-Cities Chamber Port Coquitlam

UPDATE: The Tri-Cities Chamber Hootenanny has been postponed. Contact the Chamber at 604.464.2716 to get a refund on your tickets. It’s back to school time across the Tri-Cities, and it’s certainly back to school in Casa theV3H. Not that the increased traffic in the morning is letting anyone speed, but do remember to be on… [Continue Reading]



Outdoor Pools and Spray Parks – 2011



Outdoor Pools and Sprayparks in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. Images courtesy http://www.pixmac.com/

The Victoria Day weekend is upon us, and with it, the official start of summer. And one of the best parts of the season is the chance to play in the water. There are outdoor pools and spray parks across the region that give us a chance to do just that. Read on to find… [Continue Reading]



PoCoMotion Passport Challenge



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The City of Port Coquitlam is encouraging its residents to adopt healthier lifestyles in 2011, through the PoCoMotion Passport contest. The contest involves completing 12 challenges over the course of 2011. This is your chance to win great prizes and find out how easy it is to eat better and incorporate more activity into your… [Continue Reading]



Outdoor Pools and Spray Parks



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Summer is coming fast, here in the V3H. And one of the best parts of the season is the chance to play in the water. There are outdoor pools and spray parks across the region that give us a chance to do just that. Read on to find out more about them, and when they… [Continue Reading]



Buntzen Lake Beach Flooded on TheV3H TV



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Buntzen Lake in Anmore is missing a very popular feature, the beach. BC Hydro is replacing a turbine in the power station there, and won’t be able to let water run though the dam throughout the summer. So the lake is being allowed to fill up to the point of covering most of the beach…. [Continue Reading]



Try it Free at Place Maillardville



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Place Maillardville is a community centre located (somewhat predictably) in the heart of Coquitlam’s Maillardville neighbourhood. Their mission is to make Maillardville better by offering programs to strengthen the community and help their neighbours. They offer a wide variety of programs, in English and French, ranging from exercise classes to a French preschool to dog… [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]



Talent’s Emerging All Over the Place



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There are a lot of talented folks of all ages here in the V3H. We have singers, dancers, actors, artists and athletes. This week there are more than a few chances to check them out, and maybe participate yourself. The Coquitlam Public Library will run the information session Healthy Brain and Memory Loss: What You… [Continue Reading]



Athleticism, Arts and More



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The coming week seems to be all about art and athleticism here in the V3H. So pull out your calendar, and see which events tickle your fancy. On Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19 the Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Christmas Bazaar from 8:30am-4pm in the hospital lobby [map]. There will… [Continue Reading]



Buntzen Lake



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I have been pretty grumpy lately. We all have times like that in our lives when nothing seems to be going our way. For various reasons, this is one of them for me. But I’ve discovered that one sure-fire way to turn my bad mood around is to get out of the house and into… [Continue Reading]

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