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CityofPoCo

  1. To thank pool users for their patience, Hyde Creek will host a free family swim from 12-5pm on Sun, Sept. 19 following the Terry Fox Run
  2. Due to a manufacturer’s delay, re-opening of the leisure pool had to be moved to Sat, Sept. 18. Interm pool schedule: http://bit.ly/9GPX8C
  3. The lap pool, hot tub and steam room at Hyde Creek Rec Centre in will re-open Saturday, Sept. 11 after a three-week maintenance shut-down
  4. Farmer's Market tomorrow: We welcome Chef Colin Aspinall to our Market tent. Also learn the differences between 30 varieties of tomatoes.
  5. IN THE NEWS: PoCo wants input on Dominion proposal - Open House on Sept. 9th Read more: http://bit.ly/dto7z5
  6. Courses include: Personal Family Preparedness, Rapid Damage Assessment, Basic Fire Suppression and Light Urban Search and Rescue.
  7. Are you prepared? The next round of FREE Emergency Preparedness courses are being offered this month. http://bit.ly/cssiqh
  8. Remember - the kids are heading back to school today; please use extra caution when driving in school zones! http://bit.ly/dzvpEY
  9. TRAFFIC UPDATE - Work on the CPR tracks at Westwood is now complete; Kingsway is re-opened to traffic.
  10. CONTEST:52 Weeks to Get Prepared–Don’t forget your pets! For more info. on first aid kits & contest go to http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/ep
  11. Kingsway will be closed at Westwood on Sept. 1 & 2 for work on CP Tracks. No through traffic. Full details: http://bit.ly/b2m0wa
  12. PoCo's free music series will go out with a bang this weekend. Live @ Leigh Square Sat 1:30-3:30. Sun 2-4 Lions Park http://bit.ly/9hHLz7
  13. Summer Bike Festival tomorrow (Sat, Aug. 28) at Lions Park 10 - 2 http://bit.ly/bzCtkm
  14. Broadway St closed at Mary Hill ByPass 7am Sat - 10pm Sun. Alternate route available, expect delays. Details at http://bit.ly/9QiQK5