In the Community

RING A DING DING Port Coquitlam firefighters collected toys and food from the city's elementary schools earlier this month - donations that went into Share hampers for families in need this holiday season.

Need some help recovering from all that turkey? Check out the online holiday schedules for Tri-City recreation centres, which are open and offering loads of skate and swim sessions for the whole family to get active again. TODAY: Friday, Dec.

You can help Port Moody kick off its centennial year with a splash on New Year's Day. Pleasantside Community Association's annual Penguin Plunge is slated for Jan.

With the holiday festivities in full swing, BC Ambulance Service and BC Children's Hospital sent out some tips to keep your kids safe. Toys: Choose toys with an appropriate age recommendation for safety hazards.

Throughout the holiday season and during the winter months, hospital emergency rooms are busy and the number of visits can increase dramatically, according to a Fraser Health press release.

Food is an important part of Christmas celebrations.

Keeping spirits up this time of year may sound easy, with all the festive sights and activities, but for some, the holidays may bring unwanted stress or depression.

It's the last weekend before Christmas, folks, so if you're not rushing through last-minute shopping, plan some fun outings with family and friends that are sure to spark your holiday spirit. TODAY: Friday, Dec.

Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library are hosting a session early in the new year on Skills Connect for Im

PRINCIPAL AWARD A Coquitlam school principal was one of 13 British Columbians honoured last week for their commitment and dedication to veterans.