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Brian Kuhn is the manager of Information Services for School District 43 and a blogger who writes about education and technology issues at www.shift2future.com .

SD43 LEADER Coquitlam school district's assistant superintendent/director of international education recently won a nod for her work in the field.

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.