In the Community

Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21.

Kids and parents can get up close with some Creatures of the Not-so-deep at a program Saturday at Belcarra Regional Park. This free family event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The only bears Philip Warburton wants inside his yard are made of plastic and the decorations sit inside his flower beds.

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 October.

Blueberry farmers and bears go together like blueberries and pie, and for the most part, it's a harmonious relationship, says Sid Kwantes.

Drake Stephens may not look like the Welcome Wagon lady of yesteryear but Coquitlam's bear aware co-ordinator is doing the same job with people moving into the new Burke Mountain community.

Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21.

Happy birthday, Coquitlam! The city will mark its 120th year on Monday, July 25 but not much is being done to celebrate the occasion other than a few promotional logos on civic flyers, ads and street banners.

Canadians across the country have a new opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions that volunteers make in their communities.

Finding a place to lace up a pair of sneakers and go for a walk just got a little easier in Port Coquitlam. The city's parks and recreation department has put together a free guide book listing 18 different routes and their level of difficulty.