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What's the future for the Elks Hall in Port Coquitlam?

What's the future for the Elks Hall in Port Coquitlam?

The Port Coquitlam arts community has a survey out until March 15 to gain feedback on the future of the Elks Hall in Leigh Square.
Artist heals with Port Coquitlam nature

Artist heals with Port Coquitlam nature

Port Coquitlam painter Melissa Burgher will show her new series on March 6 and 7 at the new Braid Street Studios in Port Coquitlam.
Tri-City landmarks go blue for Guiding movement on Monday night

Tri-City landmarks go blue for Guiding movement on Monday night

Landmarks around the Tri-Cities will be lit blue Monday night to honour Girl Guides and girl empowerment. 
Two writing events in March for Tri-City scribes

Two writing events in March for Tri-City scribes

Tri-City scribes can look forward to two literary events next month — one of which is now calling for writers to present their pages.
Skookum! PoCo Heritage delves into Chinook Jargon for history week

Skookum! PoCo Heritage delves into Chinook Jargon for history week

A linguist who studies Chinook Jargon will speak about the Pacific Northwest’s “historic language” during a PoCo Heritage event on Thursday night.
Royalty, dragons in new medieval romance by Coquitlam author

Royalty, dragons in new medieval romance by Coquitlam author

Coquitlam writer Paul Hatton recently released his largest work to date, called Paladyne's Revenge.
How Coquitlam is sharing its past online

How Coquitlam is sharing its past online

Coquitlam archivist Emily Lonie spoke to council-in-committee on Feb. 8, 2021, about last year's activities and how the coronavirus pandemic impacted her team's digitization and preservation work.
'Second Jen' returns Sunday for Port Moody grad

'Second Jen' returns Sunday for Port Moody grad

Samantha Wan, a former Anmore resident, will see her T.V. show "Second Jen" run for its third season, starting on Feb. 14.
Artist 'pre-mourns' mother in new Coquitlam show

Artist 'pre-mourns' mother in new Coquitlam show

Artist Erika DeFreitas offers images on love of her mother, their cultural heritage and for other female trailblazers, in her new exhibit at the Art Gallery at Evergreen, in Coquitlam.
Coquitlam Heritage highlights Black History Month with new online show

Coquitlam Heritage highlights Black History Month with new online show

Coquitlam Heritage Society posts online exhibit during Black History Month.