Ask a Canadian about Terry Fox and you’ll likely hear a story about how the Port Coquitlam hero ran across Canada in 1980 on one leg and a prosthetic to raise money for cancer research.
Ask an American about Fox’s legacy and you’ll probably get a blank stare.
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The Coquitlam Lions came out on the wrong side of a 26-18 score against the Cloverdale Tigers in atom division football on Sunday.
READCoquitlam Metro-Ford Sparta player Giordano Baldonero was yarded to the ground during the 24th annual Labour Day soccer tournament between Coquitlam MF and the North Fraser Selects in boys under-16 select division play. The Coquitlam player later scored on the penalty kick.
READCoquitlam’s Carlo Basso potted two goals in two minutes to help the SFU Clan to a 6-1 rout against the Vancouver Island University Mariners in men’s soccer on the weekend.
READAlthough British Columbia’s business confidence has shown signs of recovery in recent months, small business owners optimism dropped significantly in August. The BC barometer dipped by 5.8 points to 64.5 in August from 70.3 in July and lowered the B.C. index below the national average for the first time this year. Only months ago BC small businesses led the country in optimism and now ranks sixth in Canada.
READThe next time an annoying headache comes your way, why not relieve the symptoms with peppermint oil? Or if your ailment is snoring or insomnia — sweet marjoram will relieve your symptoms. Learn more home remedies by Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Colleen Hague at her seminar at Planet Organic Market.
READNearly 50 cyclists will traverse across the country in a relay-style ride called Sears National Kids Cancer Ride running from Sept. 9 to Sept. 23. They will be joined in the 7,000 km journey by thousands of other community cyclists who will ride shorter distances, all united in the goal to improve the quality of life for children and their families, living with and beyond cancer.
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Treefest artist hosts new immigrants for lunch, laughter and a bit of painting
READThe Port Moody Arts Centre is showcasing four new exhibits from artists Dan Scott, Margaret Matsuyama, Francis King McFarlane and the Tri-City Potters.
READThe Leigh Square Community Arts Village is seeking artists, vendors, and artisans from across the Lower Mainland for its annual juried Winter Artisans Fair.
READTri-City Women’s Resource Society is hosting a program on building healthy relationships starting this month.
READWould you like to explore how your mind works and learn ways of breaking negative reactions habits?
READFitness, health and nutrition are just some of the topics that new moms will hear about when an innovative drop-in program returns in September.
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