After crossing the country from Montreal and visiting 150 communities, the CP Holiday Train will finish its journey in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows (December 18th), ending in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody (December 19th). View the impressive train-long light displays and enjoy a free concert at each stop. CP Holiday Train Comes to the […]

It’s tough to save money during the holidays while going to gatherings of friends and family, hosting dinners, and exchanging gifts. However, I know of several activities that will get you in the holiday spirit without sliding you into debt. Here are my top picks for FREE Christmas activities in Metro Vancouver over the next […]

The 2015 Terry Fox Run is just around the corner and while some kids may participate each year with their school (School Run Day is September 30th), this year families might need to take it upon themselves to sign up on their own. The general run takes places in hundreds of communities across Canada on […]

BC Youth Week is happening Friday, May 1st until Thursday, May 7th with free/affordable events taking place across the province, from Courtenay, to Abbotsford, and Williams Lake. This internationally celebrated event aims to recognize the positive contributions youth make in their communities, and to celebrate the valuable work youth do all year round. There are […]

There are so many charming and scenic parts of the “604” that I’ve decided to go beyond my recent 12 Photos of Steveston and feature another area through photography this week. From freshwater lakes like Sasamat and parks like Rocky Point, to the shores at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet, historic Port Moody is […]

Take the train to Vancouver and back for holiday festivities and shopping over the next two Saturdays. The West Coast Express Santa Train is back on track, providing same day return trips in exchange for your donations to local causes. West Coast Express Santa Train Toy Drive Photo credit: Pocoken on Flickr On Saturday, December […]

Eat Your Heart Out in the Tri-Cities kicks off this weekend in support of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. It will feature two weeks of dining at six local restaurants who will all be offering up three-course meals for $35 throughout the campaign. When: Sunday to Friday, February 24 to March 1, 2013 Sunday to […]

Over the years I have profiled bloggers from the Northwest Territories to the Fraser Valley, anyone that interests me and that I hope will interest you as well. A few years ago I started asking a standard set of questions and I’ve sent these out to a few local bloggers for this week’s series. Click, […]

Bike to Work Week 2012 runs May 28th to June 1st as individuals are encouraged to leave their cars at home and pedal to the office. It’s an opportunity to start up a workplace team, get some exercise, explore new routes to work, and enjoy community bike events. With gas prices hitting extreme highs, it […]

Neighbourhood Toy Store Day is November 12, 2011 in support of shopping locally and supporting businesses in our community. Photo credit: .SilentMode on Flickr On Saturday, independent retailers across Canada will celebrate with special giveaways and activities in their stores. There are participating locations around BC but here are a few in our area: Granville […]