In the Community

Five things for the weekend in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

The SD43 District Parent Advisory Council for Coquitlam area schools has organized a Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge to as a way to begin discussions on social justice topics

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation has reached its fundraising goal of $5 million to build a state-of-the art emergency room for the hospital serving the Tri-Cities, with construction well underway, new ER should open to the public in April, 2022

Sewing hobbyists from across Metro Vancouver are pooling their talents to craft shopping bags for visitors to local food banks.

Landmarks around the Tri-Cities will be lit blue Monday night to honour Girl Guides and girl empowerment. 

Port Moody fire chief Ron Coulson has announced his intention to retire in June. He's been the city's top firefighter for more than four years, after a long career with Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.

The weekend events guide for Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody for Feb. 19 to 21, 2021.

A linguist who studies Chinook Jargon will speak about the Pacific Northwest’s “historic language” during a PoCo Heritage event on Thursday night.

Guests get well cared for at the shelter but few are showing up despite cold weather; Phoenix Society and outreach workers are ramping up efforts to let people know the program is available