Local Arts

A book about an orphan who sails the high seas in the 18th century is now for sale — with 100 per cent of its proceeds this year going to the BC Children’s Hospital.

Nature and astronomy are common themes in this year’s Photomotion, a multimedia slideshow produced by a Port Moody photography group.

A limited-edition sash is now on sale to raise funds for the charitable foundation named after Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox.

The City Centre branch is set to introduce new story time readings in an effort to include as many people as possible.

Get your Christmas shopping in at two Tri-City arts hubs this month and next.

Strong female characters are the topic for the next Writers in our Midst discussion.

Young musicians in the North Shore Celtic Ensemble launch their concert series this month with a show in Port Coquitlam.

Coquitlam residents can get their steps in this fall and winter around a lit Lafarge Lake but, like last year, there’ll be no official city celebration to launch the annual lighted display.

Coquitlam Public Library, Place des Arts, Coquitlam Heritage Society and Evergreen Cultural Centre are requesting a combined $368,000 — net of one-time funding of $1 million — for 10 programs that would translate into a tax lift of 0.23 per cent, if approved.

Here’s a trip you’ll never forget: Helicopter to Victoria to see the Tri-Cities' MLAs at work in the Legislature — and spend the night at the Fairmont.