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Grant money issued

Port Coquitlam councillors will consider a proposal that would see $5,000 in community cultural development grants doled out to two local organizations.

Port Coquitlam councillors will consider a proposal that would see $5,000 in community cultural development grants doled out to two local organizations.

City staff are recommending the healthy community committee approve a grant of $2,500 to the Friends of Leigh Square and another $2,500 to the Tri-Cities Community Television Society.

A third group, ArtsConnect, has had its grant application deferred to a future meeting when more information regarding its proposal can be clarified, according to a report from Larry Wheeler, the city's deputy director of parks and recreation.

The Friends of Leigh Square is an organization that seeks to enhance the Leigh Square Community Arts Village; it received charitable status last year. The community group has hosted several arts shows, with its next event held in February to celebrate International Women's Day.

The Tri-Cities Community Television Society is a new grant recipient and provides promotional coverage of events in the area for Shaw Channel 4 and YouTube.

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