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Minter: Here's what should go into your food garden this spring

Minter: Here's what should go into your food garden this spring

Strawberry plants can go in now, and although you can plant them bare root, starting with a more mature plant will make a significant difference in how soon you can enjoy them, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
French school in Port Coquitlam rolls out welcome mat for author

French school in Port Coquitlam rolls out welcome mat for author

Marie-Laure Chevrier spoke with students, teachers and staff at École Des Pionniers-de-Maillardville in advance of International Francophone Day, March 20.
Tri-City campaign offices open as election call expected Sunday

Tri-City campaign offices open as election call expected Sunday

With Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call the federal election on March 23, 2025, Tri-City candidates are readying for the writ drop.
Immigrant seniors sing about aging taboos in Coquitlam musical

Immigrant seniors sing about aging taboos in Coquitlam musical

MOSAIC presents "Seniors Take On Things We Never Talk About" at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on March 31, and April 1 and 2, 2025.
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Port Coquitlam is taking action

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. Port Coquitlam is taking action

Port Coquitlam's proclamation "acknowledges the importance of inclusion, acceptance and celebration of diversity within our community," Sandy Fong told council on March 11, 2025.
Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Big Brothers is now at the Coquitlam recycling and waste centre

Metro Vancouver recently joined forces with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to accept reusable household objects at its United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Blvd.) by Eaglequest Golf.
Port Coquitlam dancer to headline international burlesque fest

Port Coquitlam dancer to headline international burlesque fest

Port Coquitlam's Scarlet Delirium returns to the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, with shows on on Friday, April 4 for The Glamorama Gala and April 5 for The Showpony Soiree.
When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

If you do host an open house, don't forget to lock up your valuables.
A public pool in Port Coquitlam will close for two weeks

A public pool in Port Coquitlam will close for two weeks

The tank at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre will be closed from April 1 to 14, 2025.
Tri-City teens win cash prizes in national French essay contest

Tri-City teens win cash prizes in national French essay contest

Two Tri-City students are among five teens from B.C. to win cash awards for their outstanding French essays.