Port Coquitlam’s F‑Words: Flu, Fire, Flood and Financial Fears
Three men with a fire hose.

Port Coquitlam’s F‑Words: Flu, Fire, Flood and Financial Fears

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 2022
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Cultures, Heritage, History, Industry, Media, Nature, Science

Flu, fire, flood and financial fears — the first few years after the founding of the City of Port Coquitlam were tumultuous, to say the least. Through it all, the people of PoCo persevered and went on to build a thriving community. Learn about these troubled times and how this vibrant city survived all four F‑words.


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Writer

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

English editor

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

Translation

French translator

Océanne Trudel-Poulin

French editor

Océanne Trudel-Poulin
Anick Trudel

Production

Illustrator

Nickason Communication Designs
Brad Nickason

Videography

Tri-Cities Community TV

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