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THINGS TO DO: Long weekend before school

Compiled by Janis Warren The Tri-City News I t's the most wonderful time of the year... with kids heading back to school next week.

Legal system help from Tri-City Transitions

Everyone needs a little help now and then and that's what Tri-City Transitions' ( www.tricitytransitions.com ) community outreach services offers.

Three chances to discuss hot topics in Coquitlam, PoCo

A new season of Dialogue and Discourse is set to start right after Labour Day at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion . You can join other adults Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.

TAG targets Austin Heights

Dozens of young volunteers - including an exchange student from Japan - rolled up their sleeves last week to scrub off graffiti in a Coquitlam neighbourhood.

PoCo resident in Pop City

Port Coquitlam's Andrew Haydock performs a dance routine during Pop City - A Pyro Celebration at the Fair at the PNE.

SPOTLIGHT: Top awards for Tri-City cadets in Vernon

BBQ $ Port Coquitlam's Arctic Meats and Sausage this month held its second customer appreciation day, hosting a barbecue to raise funds for Share Family and Community Services - the Tri-Cities' social services agency.

Beans tastier when tended with love

News flash - vegetables don't always come bubble-wrapped and beans, when picked fresh from the vine, actually taste good.

PoCo council to honour green thumbs

A number of Port Coquitlam green thumbs will be honoured next month for planting prize-winning gardens. At the Sept.

Stroll for a Cure raises cash

Multiple myeloma is a devastating blood cancer most people have never heard of until they are diagnosed with it. While there is no cure, treatment research has entered a revolutionary and exciting phase transforming myeloma into a treatable disease.

THINGS TO DO: It's a fine time for Fera

This weekend gives you and the family a perfect opportunity to see what's in store for the fall from PoCo's recreation department, two outdoor movie events and more live music to wrap up the summer. Friday, Aug.