The Tri-City News publisher Shannon Balla (left) joined Scotiabank’s Lorrie Bishop and Diana Marshall to present $1,429.54 to Jake Moir of Share for the Coins for Kids campaign.
READING FUN
It was pajama day at Coquitlam Centre last week as the mall celebrated Family Literacy Day with activities and songs from Will Stroet and his band. The event was sponsored by The Tri-City News.
MOSSOM CASH
Port Moody’s Mossom Creek Hatchery got a helping hand from some Heritage Woods secondary students in a bid to win a BC Hydro Community Champion award.
MULTICULTURAL
Azin Kalantari (centre) and the SUCCESS Senior Enrichment Program had some multi-cultural treats served up at the Seniors Multicultural Day event last week at Henderson Centre mall.
NEWBORN HELP
Winvan Paving rolled in another $15,000 to the Royal Columbian Hospital for newborn care. The donation from the company, which is marking its 50th year, will buy an ultrasound machine for the neonatal intensive care unit to help monitor, diagnose and treat premature babies.
PURPLE LIGHT
Port Moody’s fire department is bathing its antique fire truck in purple light until Sunday to recognize the Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign.
More than 40 venues across B.C. are supporting the third annual cause.
