Mardon Insurance, via funding through Gore Mutual Insurance Company Foundation and the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise, handed over $10,000 to Coquitlam Search and Rescue to replace its mobile command centre.
The Pacific Open Heart Association pumped in $10,000 to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation for cardiac care. The cash was swung in from its Moe Pitcher annual golf tournament last June.
Port Moody's civic awards were presented last Saturday to Stirling Ward (arts), Elaine Golds (environment), the Trench Squad (heritage) and Port Moody Auto and Air (accessibility). Pat Dennett and Barbara Nuttall also won exemplary service.
Crossroads Hospice is $5,000 richer after a donation from the RBC Foundation. The money came in to pay for the society's second Bucket List Festival, an all-day event that takes place Feb. 20 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.
Coquitlam's John B Neighbourhood Pub poured in $5,000 to KidSport Tri-Cities' coffers to help pay for registration fees for families are in financial need. Executive director Chris Wilson (centre) said the money will pay for 20 kids.
First Nations drummed up support at the launch of the city of Coquitlam's 125 anniversary party, called Activate Coquitlam, on Jan. 2 at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex.
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