In the Community

Spring break typically conjures up images of sunny, sandy beaches or snow-covered ski hills. But for a group of School District 43 high school students, this year's spring break won't be nearly so scenic, though it will likely be more meaningful.

The Tri-Cities are looking rather cosmopolitan this weekend, with events ranging from a First Nations powwow, a St. Patrick's celebration and a Persian New Year party.

Do you know someone who is a children's champion? If so, the Early Childhood Development (ECD) community development committee would like to hear from you.

Statistics Canada announced is filling 35,000 jobs across the country to work on the 2011 census collection starting in May. Staff are required for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs between March and mid-August 2011.

To help people who are new to reading eBooks on their computers or eReaders, Coquitlam Public Library is offering sessions that will cover how to download and authorize the software needed, search for and borrow a digital book from the library, trans

If your parents are getting on in years, Port Moody's community care committee is hosting two free classes - one next week, one next month - on caring for them.

Nominations are being accepted until this Friday (March 11) for Port Coquitlam's 2011 Volunteer Recognition Awards.

You can embrace the start of spring by learning to make your own succulent and alpine planters - with a little help from a local gardener and Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library.

Get ready for a some magic during spring break at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library. Matthew Johnson received a magic set as a gift when he was seven years old and he has never looked back.

Have you ever wanted to know more about India, the world's largest democracy? At Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library, you can join Langley photojournalist John Gordon, winner of provincial and national photography awards, for an informative presentati