In the Community

TOP DEALER Tom Ramsay of Meridian RV in Port Coquitlam has been recognized for his community contributions and business. Ramsay recently accepted the 20th annual Canadian Dealer of the Year accolade.

The clocking is ticking ever closer to the centennial celebration events in both Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, and organizers are now asking for event volunteers.

It was messy, loud and fun, but most importantly, Friday's science lab in the Hillcrest middle school gym was a giant learning experience.

Just in time for the spooky season, Coquitlam Public Library is hosting the Vancouver Paranormal Society. "An Introduction to Modern Ghost Hunting" runs from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Nancy Bennett Room at CPL's Poirier branch.

Kids aged five to 10 years old can spend Friday's professional development day learning about the natural world around them in Port Moody's second annual Hike for Habitat. The full-day program starts from the rec complex at 9 a.m.

On Thursday at precisely 10:18 a.m., there will be an earthquake.

A Port Coquit-lam school is in the running for funding to upgrade its playground to include wheelchair and universal accessibility.

Della Grant surveys the pumpkins for sale on her Port Coquitlam farm - the Tri-Cities' only pumpkin patch.

Do you want to get more involved in your community by volunteering? Community Volunteer Connections is hosting its 2012 Tri-Cities VolunteerFest on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Coquitlam Centre mall.

Young people who can put their darkest dreams in print may win prizes in the annual Scary Story Contest, sponsored Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library as well as The Tri-City News , which will publish some of the winning entries in