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DJs, dancing and drag: Where to go in the Tri-Cities on New Year's Eve

DJs, dancing and drag: Where to go in the Tri-Cities on New Year's Eve

You can sing karaoke, mark New Year's British-style or see the confetti cannons fire at venues in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody on Dec. 31, 2023.
Photos + Video: Dazzling holiday light displays around the Tri-Cities for 2023

Photos + Video: Dazzling holiday light displays around the Tri-Cities for 2023

The Tri-City News will be adding to the list in the days and weeks ahead as homes and business get into the festive spirit.
Scouts' beaver-cut tree wins Port Coquitlam BIA contest

Scouts' beaver-cut tree wins Port Coquitlam BIA contest

The 11th annual Downtown PoCo BIA contest saw decorated Christmas trees at six public locations and in business storefronts.
Sir Backbite? Lady Sneerwell? Coquitlam troupe stages updated 18th century comedy

Sir Backbite? Lady Sneerwell? Coquitlam troupe stages updated 18th century comedy

Stage 43 mounts the updated version of "The School of Scandal" at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam in January 2024.
Minter: Cut flowers — and understanding their healing effects

Minter: Cut flowers — and understanding their healing effects

Cut flowers are the "new hugs" as they often trigger "feel-good" hormones, explains master gardener Brian Minter.
Navigating Christmas with ADHD kids

Navigating Christmas with ADHD kids

During the Christmas holidays our kids’ schedules are often out of whack in regards to meals, bedtime and amount of screen time etc.
Column: Why these Port Moody students kept a legacy winter clothing drive alive

Column: Why these Port Moody students kept a legacy winter clothing drive alive

Seeing the humility in a simple gesture as accepting a piece of winter clothing was an eye-opening experience, says Heritage Woods student Hiruki Wickrama.
Port Moody church asks for food, cash for returning SFU students

Port Moody church asks for food, cash for returning SFU students

The Inlet United Church in Port Moody is calling for contributions of non-perishable food and cash to be dropped off before Sunday, Dec. 31, as part of its Advent Project.
Here, there and everywhere: Coquitlam's history also lies outside its borders

Here, there and everywhere: Coquitlam's history also lies outside its borders

Titled "Coquitlam in Other Archives," the online display takes a look at where to find information about former and current residents and homes.
'Twas the Week Before Christmas: The feathers of tradition

'Twas the Week Before Christmas: The feathers of tradition

The third story in our holiday series, 'Twas the Week Before Christmas, is by Port Moody writer Ashney Rebello.