In the Community

Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden at Pipeline Road and Guildford Way in Town Centre Park runs workshops, seminars and hosts special events throughout the growing season from March through till October.

"It started as a hobby but the hobby got way out of hand," is how an Anmore heirloom gardener describes her transformation from curious green thumb to sole preserver of some of the world's rarest tomato seeds.

Several low-cost drop in programs are available for children in east Coquitlam. Programs run 1-3 p.m. at Glen elementary, Nestor elementary and Summit Community Centre.

Port Moody children aged six to 11 will enjoy a fully-supervised week of themes, outdoor activities, and adventures in a beautiful park setting, including playgrounds, water parks, and a short walk to Westhill Pool.

Over 37 years in the news business, you're bound to see some things.

Start your engines for a weekend of fun in the Tri-Cities. There are plenty of outdoor activities planned, from summer concerts and a car show to movies under the stars.

Dozens of relatives born from a Maillardville pioneering family will descend on their old French-Canadian stomping grounds tomorrow (Saturday) to mark 100 years since their ancestors chugged into town.

Two organizers have stepped forward to organize the Coquitlam and Port Moody annual Terry Fox Runs after the provincial foundation recently put out a call for help.

Enjoy some history in the city this Saturday during Mackin House Museum's Heritage Summer Fair. On July 9 from noon to 4 p.m., there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Summer is not the time to give up on fitness and Pinetree Community Centre in Coquitlam has various offerings to make exercising fun and healthy. Here are just a few programs available.