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Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there’s no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim, doctors say.
Mike Farnworth to officially run for re-election in Port Coquitlam

Mike Farnworth to officially run for re-election in Port Coquitlam

The deputy premier's wish to return to the Legislature after the fall vote comes as many BC NDP high-profile cabinet ministers are quitting.
This Port Coquitlam artist sketched Metro landmarks

This Port Coquitlam artist sketched Metro landmarks

Dilys Huang is a Port Moody Secondary graduate who studied urban planning at university. Her art exhibit launched July 17, 2024, at Port Coquitlam City Hall.
Port Moody residents to be surveyed — at random — about life in the city

Port Moody residents to be surveyed — at random — about life in the city

Port Moody's community survey is conducted every two years.
You can e-scoot, cycle from Port Moody to Lafarge Lake this fall

You can e-scoot, cycle from Port Moody to Lafarge Lake this fall

The digger is out and the ground is broken close to Coquitlam City Hall for the next construction phase of the Guildford Greenway.
Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

Don't work in bed, and other tips for creating a peaceful sleep zone in a studio apartment

There's a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day.
A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

New plants can take up to five years to produce a good crop, so manage your expectations while giving them the best care.
Cocktail hour in Coquitlam with CBC jazz broadcaster Laila Biali

Cocktail hour in Coquitlam with CBC jazz broadcaster Laila Biali

North Vancouver-raised jazz musician Laila Biali returns to Coquitlam this month with a show for the Evergreen Cultural Centre's Summer Cocktail Concerts series.
Claire Nielsen: Feeding our immune system

Claire Nielsen: Feeding our immune system

"Avoiding sugar and eating immune-boosting food is the best thing we can do to for our health right now," writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Sunday Night Read: 'Coming home'

Sunday Night Read: 'Coming home'

This short story series submission is from Rohini Sunderam of Port Coquitlam.