In the Community

Table saws don't usually draw a crowd but when it's one that can detect human skin and will shut down to avoid contact, a few disbelievers will always show up.

From Yogi to Smokey, Winnie to Fozzie, many Tri-City residents have grown up with cute talking bears.

This year's Junior Mounties Police Academy may be booked up but that does not mean Coquitlam residents can't learn more about policing.

Port Coquitlam green thumb enthusiasts have a little extra time to nominate their favourite garden for the Pride of PoCo Garden Awards. Due to unseasonable weather in June, the closing date for nominations has been extended to Friday, July 13.

Parents, caregivers and their babies up to 18 months can share books, songs and rhymes this summer at Port Moody Public Library's Baby Sing and Learn program.

Share Alcohol and Drug Program invites Tri-City residents to attend any or all of its education series during July.

A Coquitlam-based group that helps young people needs some help itself. Children of the Street Society is hosting pub night Thursday, July 5 at the John B neighbourhood pub.

Th e July long weekend - is there anything better? A true kick-off to summer, packed with Canada Day celebrations, pancake breakfasts and, hopefully, plenty of sunshine.

A new outdoor gallery space has been established in the most unlikely place - a concrete retaining wall in front of Heritage Mountain elementary schoo l.

Tri-Cities parents of children from six to 12 years of age can get their youngsters involved in supervised outdoor activities this summer. Sasamat Outdoor Centre has made additional day camp space available for the week of July 2 to 6.