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Names of early South Asian workers at Fraser Mills revealed

Names of early South Asian workers at Fraser Mills revealed

Coquitlam Archives partnered with the South Asian Canadian Digital Archive to make public the names of Fraser Mills workers of South Asian descent who were injured onsite between 1909 and 1923.
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Let the feast begin! BC Dumpling Fest celebrates the Philippines

Let the feast begin! BC Dumpling Fest celebrates the Philippines

A dessert filled with purple yam is the star of this year’s BC Dumpling Festival in Coquitlam. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the event on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Town Centre Park.
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She painted balloons as mirrors. Her art is now up in Port Moody

She painted balloons as mirrors. Her art is now up in Port Moody

Samantha Wigglesworth was taught art in her hometown of Fort St. John by a Bob Ross-certified painting instructor. Her balloon series, "Reflections of Societal Expectations," is now showing at PoMoArts.
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Comic Strippers' 'Chips' to expose their tan lines in Coquitlam

Comic Strippers' 'Chips' to expose their tan lines in Coquitlam

The award-winning male stripper parody and improv troupe, based out of Coquitlam, is back on tour this month, wrapping up Nov. 15 in North Vancouver.
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The Roxy's former house band is playing in Coquitlam Friday night

The Roxy's former house band is playing in Coquitlam Friday night

Dr. Strangelove will perform at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, as part of the city's Summer Concert Series.
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JUNO-nominated band Silk Road Trio plays Port Moody in August

JUNO-nominated band Silk Road Trio plays Port Moody in August

The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra returns to Port Moody with another musical showcase.
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Woodsy sculptures to premiere in Port Coquitlam park Aug. 24

Woodsy sculptures to premiere in Port Coquitlam park Aug. 24

Nickie Lewis has also crafted creatures in Burnaby's Robert Burnaby Park.
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'There's something special about it': pro wrestling returning to Port Moody

'There's something special about it': pro wrestling returning to Port Moody

Port Moody's first pro wrestling show was held last May at the Site B community and event space
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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.
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Decorate your home, office with a Port Coquitlam street banner

Decorate your home, office with a Port Coquitlam street banner

Port Coquitlam's street banners will be for sale at The Outlet in Leigh Square on Saturdays this summer.
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