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Expectant moms in Coquitlam get support with new website

A new website for pregnant moms is being hailed as an excellent resource for families to find out more about resources and information for preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Fraser Health's Best Beginnings website at bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.

Moody Centre free picnic at Rocky Point Park

The Moody Centre Community Association is celebrating Port Moody's centennial year with a free picnic this weekend. On Sept. 14, the event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.

Brunch and planning for the future at Glen Pine Pavilion

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion is hosting two special events within the next week for seniors: Celebrate the end of summer on Friday by enjoying Glen Pine's End-of-Summer Brunch.

Port Moody woman's menopause website garners attention from Dr. Oz

A Port Moody mom whose alter ego is the Menopause Chick has won the attention of a celebrity doctor for her groundbreaking website on one of the heath industry's least talked-about topics. Dr. Mehmet Oz of Oprah fame has named www.menopausechicks.

PoCo Air cadet registration on Sept. 11 & 18

If you have an interest in aviation, sports and survival training, and want to be part of a team, air cadets may be for you.

Riverview Treefest on Sept. 14 in Coquitlam

As much as Riverview Hospital is known as a place of healing, its grounds are known as a place of nature featuring lush lawns and a collection of trees unique in Canada. The latter will be the focus on Saturday, Sept.

Taking to the water to pick up litter in Port Moody

The annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Port Moody is getting a little wet this year with the introduction of a clean-up by kayak or canoe. While as many as 80 volunteers or more are expected to scour the shoreline by land on Sept.

THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Getting out to the garden

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are starting to fall, but there are still a few more weeks until summer officially ends.

Learn about starlings at Burke Mountain Naturalists meeting

Fifteen years ago, SFU professor Tony Williams began to study the breeding biology of European starlings. He hoped his research would shed light on some evolutionary issues that would be relevant to all bird species.

Teen volunteers needed at Port Moody library

Interested in gaining volunteer experience? Port Moody Public Library is recruiting teen volunteers for its Book Buddies and Tech Cafe programs. Participants can earn school volunteer hours, meet new people and make a difference in their community.