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New CD out for comedian

A Coquitlam comic will offer a treat on Halloween with the release of his new CD. Ed Hill, a Pinetree secondary graduate, will have the album, titled Canasian , out on iTunes on Oct. 31. It was recorded at Live Comedy Club in Taipei, Taiwan.

Art fun on Pro-D Day

It's a provincial Pro-D Day next Friday and that means parents need to keep their kids busy. Luckily, three Tri-City arts centres have sessions available - and with a Halloween twist. On Friday, Oct.

Belcarra historical book launches Sunday

Belcarra's long-serving mayor loves his community and has been entranced with its history for years, so much so that Ralph Drew thought one day, someone should write a book. So he did.

It's Spooksville for PM actor

A Port Moody actor can be seen in a new T.V. show geared for young adults. Nick Purcha will appear as one of the leads in Spooksville, which was filmed this year in Duncan.

A wing, prayer for fine arts

F or the opening of the new fine arts wing at Port Coquitlam's Archbishop Carney regional secondary last month, the school put on a show to remember.

New season for Stage 43

Coquitlam's Stage 43 Theatrical Society opens its season tomorrow (Thursday) with a rather morbid - but comedic - production at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).

ARTS BRIEFS: Halloween fun, rock shows

Get into the Halloween spirit on Thursday as the city of Port Coquitlam features the flick Paranorman. The animated movie screening - plus a pumpkin painting and skeleton scavenger hunt - will run Oct. 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

New PC artist-in-residence, ECC gallery manager

Two Tri-City residents have taken up prominent roles on the local arts scene. Port Coquitlam's Adrian Walker, a painter and photographer, was named last week as the city's first artist-in-residence at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village.

Grants up for grabs

Artists and arts, culture and heritage groups in Port Coquitlam have until the end of the month to apply for a city grant. The city recently extended its application date for its Community Cultural Development Investment Program from Sept. 30 to Oct.

First exhibit for ex-animator

Patti Munro learns the most from her mistakes - or, as she calls them, "oopses." The former animation artist will be three-quarters done with her artwork when she'll place it on the wall for a few weeks to test its strength.