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PoCo takes 'thematic' approach to heritage
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Tri-City News: A draft list of significant heritage sites in Port Coquitlam has been compiled by a consultant and now it is up to the city and the public to narrow down the entries.
But the heritage inventory is more than just a collection of addresses and landmarks. The comprehensive list takes a thematic approach to heritage and includes everything from buildings to people... Read full article in Tri-City News online.
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Day in the Life of PoCo Photo Contest - Winners Announced
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The results are in and the winners have been announced. Congratulations to Andy Cassidy, James Putnam and Michael Wright. Click here to see the winning entries. There was a council presentation on September 19, 2011. Click here to see pictures of the presentation by PoCo Heritage President Pippa Van Velzen on our Facebook Page. The winners will receive a membership to the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society, City memorabilia and the Ist place winner will be in the calendar for 2012 and also all three photos will be in the Tri City News. We had 46 entries. Many thanks to our three judges - Richard Del Monte, Councillor Sherry Carroll and Val Bordian - President of Art Focus, who had a tough time chosing the winners.We are also running a Peoples Choice which we will put up on the web site later on.
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Making a Digital Museum
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Tri-City News: The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society has long sought a venue to display its collection of historical artifacts, photographs and documents.
But while the organization waits for a physical building to show off its exhibits, work is currently being done on a digital museum, which will serve the public in the meantime. Read full article in Tri-City News online.
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PoCo Heritage hopeful for Digital Archiving grant
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From Brian Hubbard: Our application for a City Community Cultural Development Investment grant has resulted in a Community Cultural Development Advisory Committee recommendation to the Healthy Community Committee that PCHCS be awarded $2,500. The grant will offset purchase of equipment and materials to digitize and catalog books, maps, periodicals, newspapers and artifacts. It will permit faster searching, reduce handling and allow public web access in the future. Total cost for Phase 1 is estimated at over $8,000 most of which will be donated by volunteers in the form of their time.
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Day in the Life of PoCo Photo Contest
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What's a day in the life of Port Coquitlam? Local shutterbugs are being asked to interpret this theme for a photo contest running until Aug. 26. | Photographers of all ages can share their vision of Port Coquitlam, as seen through the lens of their camera, through the A Day in the Life of PoCo Photo Contest presented by the City of Port Coquitlam and the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society. Prizes for the top three photos selected by the Heritage and Cultural Society will include a society membership, City memorabilia, publication in the newspaper and recognition at a City Council meeting in September. All submitted photos will be displayed in the Archives in the Leigh Square Community Arts Village from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 as part of a heritage photography display. Submitted photos may also be featured on the City website at www.portcoquitlam.ca and the PoCo Heritage website. Additional details and Contest Rules Here. News Index
"Tour de PoCo" a hit for first year!
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On Sunday, June 12, 2011, we hosted the first annual "Tour de PoCo" a fun and informative, leisurely bicycle tour of Port Coquitlam. We had a group of 40 enthusiastic riders who, from all accounts, thoroughly enjoyed the event. To see pictures and video of the event please visit our Facebook page. You can also read an archived news story about the event in the Tri-City News. Thanks again to our generous sponsors and event partners - Caps Westwood Cycle, Norco Performance Bikes, City of Port Coquitlam Parks and Rec and the Tri-City News. We hope to make this an annual event, so stay tuned.
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pocomuseum.org is now pocoheritage.org!
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We have changed our online name to something which is more all-encompassing for our non-profit organization. Please be sure to update your links and bookmarks. pocomuseum.org will re-direct to this new site, at least for a while.
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2011 Heritage May Day Dance - sold out!
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Thanks to everyone that joined us for our the 2011 Heritage May Day Dance. It was a great success and dancers were kept entertained all night long. Special thanks to Candace at Caydance Studios for partnering with us this year. Find some crazy pictures here on our Facebook Page.
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2011 / 2012 Board Elected
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At our 2011 Annual General Meeting held Thursday, April 21st, a new executive and board of Directors was elected. While there are a lot of familiar faces, there is also some change. Congratulations to; |
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A Taste of PoCo Spirit III - A sellout!
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Thanks to everyone that joined us for our latest Wine Tasting Event. It was a sellout!! A great time was had by all in attendance. Special thanks to Earls Port Coquitlam for providing the food and wine pairings as well as an excellent prize which was auctioned off. Thanks also to the Port Coquitlam Spirit of BC committee who allowed this event to be part of Spirit Weerk once again. If you'd like to see some photos you can check out some that magically appeared on Facebook, at least that's the rumour.
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Three women and a PoCo Pride
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Heritage guru Bryan Ness gives tribute to some important women from PoCo's past in this recent article.Read More about it in the Tri City News.
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A vacant city-owned retail space next to Port Coquitlam city hall would be ideal for a museum and archive display centre. Read More about it in the Tri City News.
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City hall, Rowland Lacrosse Box first for heritage registry
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More progress on the Heritage Registry, something PoCo Heritage has been working jointly with the City of Port Coquitlam for a long time. Read More about it in the Tri City News.
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New View Society Building well along thanks to funding
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Construction is progressing nicely on the New View Societys building on the site of the old Lobb House. Despite the unfortunate loss of the Lobb House, it's nice to see they have kept the heritage look. Read More about it in the Tri City News.
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Heritage Strategic Plan passed by PoCo City Council
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Great progress in the path towards a sustainable heritage plan for Port Coquitlam. Heritage Strategic Plan passed unanimously by council on Dec 14, 2010. Read More about it in the Tri City News.
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Forrest Marine Inducted into Fraser River Hall of Fame
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Local business owners and long time PoCo residents, Forrest Marine will be inducted into the Fraser River Hall of Fame on Oct 21, 2010. Click here and here for more details. Mike Forrest is a city councilor, Heritage member and long time supporter. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour!
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Giggle Dam Haunted? Could well be...
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Kati Ackermann from Vancouver Spooks Investigators graciously joined us for our October Meeting. In addition to introducing those in attendance to their work, she told us the results of their investigation at The Giggle Dam in downtown PoCo.
The results were interesting to say the least. Check out their webpage (click on 'Findings' on the left hand menu) for more info as well as some very strange recordings.
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No national historic status for Riverview
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Read this article in The Now News about the BC governments decision NOT to support Riverview as a Historical Site.
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Port Coquitlam's Spookiest Places
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Halloween is coming, and we've arranged for a special guest speaker from Vancouver Spooks Paranormal Investigations. VSPI recently conducted a paranormal investigation at a location in downtown Port Coquitlam, and they are here to let us in on all the spooky details on Oct 21st. It's sure to send some shivers down your spine. More details.
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Riverview - Whats the holdup?
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Tri-City News recently published an article about Riverview Hospital and the quest to make it a national historic site. The article feature Heritage Member Norma Gillespie. Read the article.
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Can you find our Geocache?
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Test your navigational and investigative skills to the test and learn about PoCo History at the same time. More info here.
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