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Caregivers education set for January in Coquitlam

A variety of issues face those who care for seniors - from dementia and medical concerns to legal problems. That's why Community Volunteer Services for Seniors (CVSS) is hosting a Caregivers Connections information session in the new year.

Welcome to Canada, welcome to turkey and tradition

For many families, a Christmas turkey is a holiday staple, with recipes and techniques handed down through the generations.

SPOTLIGHT: PoCo woman in The Bachelor

A 23-year-old Port Coquitlam resident will appear on the small screen next month when she tries to win the heart of Ben Flajnik on The Bachelor. "Amber B.

Have yourself an ugly little Christmas

A pair of Tri-City guys is wishing you an ugly little Christmas. Chris Boyd and Jordan Birch are behind the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party , an annual event celebrating its 10th anniversary Dec. 23 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.

THINGS TO DO: Choo choo Christmas

It's the last weekend before Christmas and since you've finished all your shopping (wink, wink), kick back and enjoy these family-themed events. FRIDAY, DEC.

Activities during winter holidays in Coquitlam

Do you have children who need to keep busy over the holidays? Coquitlam's Poirier community centre is hosting holiday camps the next two weeks: You can drop your kids off at Poirier community centre during the winter school break this year from 9 a.

Get gifts wrapped, help Tri-City families

Getting ready for Christmas is a busy time for everyone but help is on the way for gift wrapping. Share Family and Community Services has opened its Gift Wrap Booth and Share tree from now until Dec.

Imagine winning diamonds or tickets to fly

Imagine getting something free in time for Christmas.

Tri-City News readers, send us your seasonal photos

The Tri-City News knows our readers have a wealth of colourful photos of the season and its assorted fun and festivities - family meals, visits with Santa, Christmas-morning chaos, sledding in the snow, Hanukkah happenings, etc.

Charles Best students play Santa to seniors

One good idea can often lead to even better one and that appears to be the case at Dr. Charles Best secondary school , where students are making Christmas special for 150 seniors.