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This Coquitlam high school teacher is up for two literary awards

This Coquitlam high school teacher is up for two literary awards

Ace Baker is shortlisted for two awards from the Federation of BC Writers. The winners will be announced today, Dec. 12.
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Laila Biali 'on the short track to global stardom,' Port Moody musician says

Laila Biali 'on the short track to global stardom,' Port Moody musician says

Juno award-winning jazz musician Laila Biali has performed with the likes of Sting, Chris Boti and Suzanne Vega. She'll be in Port Moody on Saturday, Dec. 16; tickets are now for sale.
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Time capsule at Port Coquitlam City Hall dug up in 50 years

Time capsule at Port Coquitlam City Hall dug up in 50 years

The time capsule to commemorate the 100th year of May Days in Port Coquitlam includes the last printed edition of the "Tri-City News."
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Don Cunnings' legacy is 'nearly every park in Coquitlam'

Don Cunnings' legacy is 'nearly every park in Coquitlam'

Don Cunnings, a recipient of Coquitlam’s Freedom of the City award and the namesake for Cunnings Field at Town Centre Park, passed away at age 92.
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Minter: Greening up the porch for winter

Minter: Greening up the porch for winter

Master gardener Brian Minter highlights a natural, renewable trend that adds greenery to your porch for the winter season.
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Opinion: Relationships thrive when we’re speaking the same love languages

Opinion: Relationships thrive when we’re speaking the same love languages

Understanding our own love language and the love language of our partner (or family members / friends) can improve communication and strengthen our relationships.
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Letter: Please be nice to hospitality workers this holiday season

Letter: Please be nice to hospitality workers this holiday season

If your coffee got the wrong syrup, if they forgot the extra fries you ordered or if the store is out of stock on the LEGO set you desperately wanted.... don't freak out.
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Eat your oatmeal (but the right kind of oatmeal)

Eat your oatmeal (but the right kind of oatmeal)

When I talk about oatmeal, I am referring to the whole flake or even whole grain or steel cut oats. They require more cooking than instant oatmeal (which is void of the healthy parts of the oat).
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Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Buckwheat is a versatile whole food that’s easy on the wallet, explains permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert
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Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'Wants' vs. 'needs' vs. savings

Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'Wants' vs. 'needs' vs. savings

Managing finances should be expensed through the 50/30/20 rule, writes this Grade 10 Pinetree Secondary student.
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