In the Community

Animal lovers in the Tri-Cities are urged to get moving to help a furry friend. Registration is open for the annual Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, held each fall to raise funds for homeless and abused animals in B.C.

Looking for something interest to do with your leisure time this weekend? On Sunday, Don Gillespie from the Burke Mountain Naturalists will lead a walk through the Riverview Hospital grounds and, with the aid of historic photos, point out some of the

If you're always up for a lively, thoughtful discussion, plan to be at the Gathering Place on Sept. 19. That's when Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square Community Arts Village and Simon Fraser University host the latest instalment of Philosophers' Cafe.

The weather might be warm now but it won't be long before the rains and cool temperatures return - which has one local business owner is thinking ahead.

Three-year School's Out funding commitments by United Way of the Lower Mainland are helping Tri-Cities children to be active, social and engaged after school.

Do you like to pedal your way to fitness? Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam is introducing new spin classes this fall in its fitness studio.

You can enjoy a barbecue or sell some stuff at two events next week at Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion: Summer BBQ with Pancho & Sal: The Spirit Square, in front of Glen Pine, hosts the barbecue Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Port Coquitlam residents venturing downtown this weekend can be forgiven for feeling as if they have travelled back in time.

An Abbotsford teen is the recipient of a new set of wheels, thanks to Make-A-Wish BC and the graduating class of Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox secondary school.

Amnesty International supporters hope the combination of music, sunshine and social justice will help them raise money for human rights. Tri-City Amnesty members are hosting a barbecue Sunday, Aug.