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Our picks: Free things to do this weekend in the Tri-Cities

Our picks: Free things to do this weekend in the Tri-Cities

See what public events are on — at no charge — on Aug. 16, 17 and 18, 2024, in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
All about that bass: Port Coquitlam choir calls for low singers

All about that bass: Port Coquitlam choir calls for low singers

Choral Connections is looking for bass vocalists for its next season that starts Sept. 3.
Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

Coquitlam resident calls on SFU to keep old Japanese–Canadian newspaper online

More than 500 names are on the Change.org petition launched Aug. 5 by Larissa Kondo to preserve the digital access of "The New Canadian," a Japanese–Canadian paper that ran from 1938 to 2001.
ScotFestBC, Place des Arts score cash for Coquitlam culture

ScotFestBC, Place des Arts score cash for Coquitlam culture

The two organizations received $8,500 from Metro Vancouver to promote their arts and culture programs in Coquitlam.
Our picks: Five free things to do this weekend in the Tri-Cities

Our picks: Five free things to do this weekend in the Tri-Cities

Got little ones or out-of-town guests? We've highlighted five free events this weekend in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.