Skip to content

In the Community

On this day in 1980, Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox was forced to end the Marathon of Hope

On this day in 1980, Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox was forced to end the Marathon of Hope

It's been 42 years since the Canadian hero made it to Thunder Bay, which was his last stop on his nation-wide journey before he succumbed to cancer.
Festival brings life back to Ioco ghost town in Port Moody

Festival brings life back to Ioco ghost town in Port Moody

The townsite used to be home for workers at the nearby Imperial Oil refinery.
KidSport, The Cult and Terry Fox community runs: Here's what's lined up for the Tri-Cities in September

KidSport, The Cult and Terry Fox community runs: Here's what's lined up for the Tri-Cities in September

A month of listings for events in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody happening in September 2022.
Photos: Progress Pride colours on new house posts for Coquitlam school district a B.C. first, carver says

Photos: Progress Pride colours on new house posts for Coquitlam school district a B.C. first, carver says

Called "Stemiye," the house posts flanking the reception desk in SD43's newly built Education and Learning Centre in Coquitlam tell the story of transition.
On Our Radar: Coquitlam to host final summer concert on Friday

On Our Radar: Coquitlam to host final summer concert on Friday

Close out the summer on a positive, uplifting and funky note.
Port Coquitlam cabaret performer exposes 'The C-Word' at Vancouver Fringe Festival

Port Coquitlam cabaret performer exposes 'The C-Word' at Vancouver Fringe Festival

Kyrst Hogan, aka Burgundy Brixx, wrote "The C-Word" during cancer treatments. Her show will be at the 2022 Vancouver Fringe Festival.
Coquitlam launching latest round of spirit grants for non-profits

Coquitlam launching latest round of spirit grants for non-profits

Organizations looking to host events next summer or make important purchases can apply for financial relief between Sept. 1 and Oct. 3.
Non-profit that serves Tri-Cities' low-income residents searching for new CEO

Non-profit that serves Tri-Cities' low-income residents searching for new CEO

Keir Macdonald is resigning in September after four years in the Phoenix Society's big chair.
Weaving to reconciliation: Port Coquitlam workshop aims to celebrate community

Weaving to reconciliation: Port Coquitlam workshop aims to celebrate community

As part of BC Culture Days, a pair of local organizations are hosting an Indigenous artist to teach traditional bark weaving and share stories.
Your Weekend: Kalimba to turn Port Moody into a 'Boogie Wonderland'

Your Weekend: Kalimba to turn Port Moody into a 'Boogie Wonderland'

Weekend listings for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for Aug. 26–28, 2022.