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My Hometown: Port Coquitlam, B.C.

Born and raised in what we call PoCo, this small city has become a centre for arts and culture, outdoor activities and some funny comedians.

By Lori Henry

With the Fraser River to the south, the Pitt River to the east and the Coquitlam River to the west, Port Coquitlam sits prettily in the middle, just over 30 km east of Vancouver, making it the geographical centre of the Lower Mainland. This is the home of an annual salmon spawning route, Canadian hero Terry Fox, serial killer Robert Pickton, and, well, me. (Photo credit: Lori Henry)


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