In the Community

If your child is having difficulty with reading or writing, or if he or she needs a bit of extra practice and motivation, Port Moody Public Library's Book Buddies can help.

100 YEARS YOUNG Port Coquitlam resident Vera Deptford got a visit from Mayor Greg Moore during her 100th birthday party last week. Moore presented the centenarian with a tribute certificate at the special event, held Sept.

Mental health problems will affect one in three Canadians - it could be you, a family member, friend or co-worker.

In preparation for an exciting year in Port Moody, the Golden Spike Can Can Dancers are now accepting new members. Port Moody's Centennial is in 2013 and the Golden Spike Can Can Dancers plan to be part of the celebrations.

Whether it's checking out a new sport, some great live performances or celebrating all that the Tri-Cities' rivers have to offer, there is something in store this weekend for everyone in the family. TODAY: Friday, Sept.

An international movement of activist grandmothers is changing the world and Coquitlam Gogos are part of the action. Coquitlam Gogos will present author and photojournalist Paola Gianturco next Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Teens, 'tis the season to let the terrors of your subconscious spill from your feverish brains. But do not stop there. Give your phantasms form and substance using diction and structure - the alchemy of words.

The trails, shoreline and waters of Port Moody Inlet are a little cleaner this week, thanks to the efforts of volunteers who hauled out everything from cigarette butts to crab traps during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on Saturday.

The cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are celebrating World Rivers Day, Sunday, Sept. 30, with events that celebrate local rivers, creeks and trails.

As dusk falls in the rainforest, a whole new set of characters take the stage from owls to bats, salamanders to flying squirrels.