In the Community

For this year's Festival du Bois, the weekend-long Coquitlam party that celebrates all things French-Canadian will kick off in a city not known for its francophone heritage.

Feb. 27 is Stop Bullying Day in Port Coquitlam and the city is hosting a day of action to help young people deal with and stand against bullying behaviour. "Bullying knows no boundaries. It doesn't care about gender, race, age or geography.

Artistic young people in Port Coquitlam will have a bit more time to submit their entries for the city's 100th anniversary t-shirt design contest.

Like many new mothers, Dora Vanourek was looking for a way to lose some of the baby weight after the birth of her daughter two years ago.

Clean out your closets, basements and garages of skis, skates and sticks to support a great cause.

A UBC professor specializing in human development, learning and culture will be the keynote speaker at a parent presentation, sponsored by the Southside Family of Schools. Dr.

The funding has been sorted out, a suitable design to fit the steep slope has been finalized, water hook-up and other issues have been resolved. Now, the hard work for the $33-million middle school in Anmore begins: coming up with a name.

Whether it's live music, family events exploring the great outdoors or local history, this weekend is packed with great ways to have fun. Friday, Feb. 22 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.

TEEN QUEEN A Grade 11 student at Terry Fox secondary was crowned last week as Miss Teen Port Coquitlam-World 2013. In July, Anastasiya Toropova will represent B.C. at the Miss Teen Canada-World National Pageant in Toronto.

Take a walk through time by visiting homes representing the architecture of Port Moody from the early 20th century to the 1960s. This Sunday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.