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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce · Oct 27

Getting Canada’s Forced Labour Framework Right

Getting Canada’s Forced Labour Framework Right (TRI-CITIES) October 6, 2026 The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is proud to support getting Canada’s forced labour framework right. Canadian businesses are committed to eradicating forced labour from their supply chains, but effectiv

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce · Oct 26

BC Election Results: A New Chapter for Tri-Cities Representation

BC Election Results: A New Chapter for Tri-Cities Representation (TRI-CITIES) October 26, 2026 The results of British Columbia’s October 24 provincial election mark a significant moment for the Tri-Cities, with Conservative candidates winning in the three local ridings and BC NDP

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Accountants and Tax Help in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

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Accountants and Tax Help in Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam has 14 businesses listed under accountants. Nine of them operate in the Lincoln area. If you need a tax return filed or monthly books kept, the options range from suite-based offices to independent practices.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Finding a Dentist in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

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Finding a Dentist in Port Coquitlam

The Port Coquitlam directory lists 20 businesses under Dentists. You can choose a clinic based on the area you live in or the specific treatment you need. One office is a hygiene practice, while others handle restorative work and family care.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Silver Christmas bauble hanging from a pine branch

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Christmas Ideas and Events in Port Coquitlam, BC, 2026

Port Coquitlam's Christmas season is grouped under Winter in the City, anchored by Christmas in the Square at Leigh Square and the Parade of Lights in early December.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Poppy wreath against a stone cenotaph in a park, with a river blurred in the background, no people

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Remembrance Day in Port Coquitlam 2026: Cenotaph Ceremony

Port Coquitlam's Remembrance Day 2026: Veterans Park cenotaph ceremony on November 11, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion, with parade details and poppy campaign information.

By Remembrance Day 2026 Read
A carved jack-o-lantern glowing beside a black candle and autumn leaves

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Halloween Ideas and Events in Port Coquitlam

Nightmare on Rae Street's home-haunt display, the City's Halloween Howl at Hyde Creek and Halloween Spooky Skate, and the fireworks permit rules for Port Coquitlam.

By Fern Kellaway Read
What to Do in Port Coquitlam on the Labour Day Long Weekend in Port Coquitlam BC

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What to Do in Port Coquitlam on the Labour Day Long Weekend

A free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Gates Park on Saturday, the self-guided Bike the Dike route running right through Labour Day, spray parks to eight, and one pool closure to know about.

By Fern Kellaway Read

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PoCo Bowl, activity in Port Coquitlam BC

PoCo Bowl

Bowling center on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam with lanes open for casual and group play.

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