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A GOOD READ: Oh my dog! Read books about pooches

The Tri-City News - Tuesday May 22, 2012

Learn about training or grooming your dog with books and DVDs from the library, writes Coquitlam librarian Katie Oke.

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GOLDS: The sad saga of Coquitlam & PoCo's Maple Creek

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 17, 2012

Development has been allowed to encroach into Maple Creek's riparian zone in Coquitlm and Port Coquitlam, writes Elaine Golds.

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BOOKS PLUS: Port Moody library gets tweeting

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 17, 2012

Summer reading club in Coquitlam, poetry contest in Port Coquitlam and exam help in Port Moody – libraries, that is.

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MINTER: Tomato varieties for your garden abound

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 17, 2012

Gardeners must select the right type of tomato for the area they live in, writes Brian Minter.

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A GOOD READ: De-clutter your home with help of books

The Tri-City News - Monday May 14, 2012

A staffer with Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library offers titles of books that will help you get organized at home.

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Speeding up stroke recovery

Surrey North Delta Leader - Wednesday May 16, 2012

New Fraser Health program allows stroke patient to continue receiving intensive rehab as an outpatient.

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YOUR HISTORY: Looms help PoCo kids weave past, present & future

The Tri-City News - Friday May 11, 2012

Looms from Coquitlam's Riverview Hospital are used in weaving project at Pitt River middle and Central elementary schools in Port Coquitlam.

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MARKET FRESH: New column will highlight best of local markets

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 10, 2012

Introducing Karen Curtis' food column, with a focus on the fresh goods offered at Coquitlam Farmers Market, which opens on Mother's Day.

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BOOKS PLUS: Language help & Hunger Games fodder at Tri-City libraries

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 10, 2012

ESL adults can find help at libraries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

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SENIORS: Learn about CARP – and learn to protect your money

The Tri-City News - Friday May 11, 2012

CARP offers information on consumer protection for seniors at its meeting May 17 at Burnaby's Cameron rec centre.

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SENIORS: Check out these Tri-Cities seniors' groups

The Tri-City News - Friday May 11, 2012

Seniors' groups in Tri-Cities involve support, friendship and recreation, too.

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SENIORS: Jazz trio to play at Glen Pine May 25

The Tri-City News - Friday May 11, 2012

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion hosts the Larry Volen Jazz trio for an evening of food and music on May 25.

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SENIORS: Glen Pine swap meet May 26 in Coquitlam

The Tri-City News - Friday May 11, 2012

Swap meet at Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion seniors' rec centre is open to the public.

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MINTER: A little care goes a long way with hanging baskets

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 10, 2012

Feeding and watering are key components for having colourful hanging baskets, writes gardening columnist Brian Minter.

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A GOOD READ: Common things can be uncommonly interesting

The Tri-City News - Monday May 7, 2012

Authors write about everyday things and their importance in our lives in a variety of books, writes Port Moody library's Barb Buxton.

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GOLDS: Riverview, heritage and trees

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 3, 2012

The future use of the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam is up for grabs, writes Elaine Golds, and Tri-City residents must speak up.

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BOOKS PLUS: Book sales, tutors and blogs

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 3, 2012

Coquitlam, Port Moody and Terry Fox libraries offer a variety of attractions – and not just for readers.

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WELLNESS: Play it safe when walking or running, say physios

The Tri-City News - Friday May 4, 2012

Physiotherapy Association of BC offers four tips for people who want to run or walk to get or stay fit.

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WELLNESS: Plenty of support in the Tri-Cities

The Tri-City News - Friday May 4, 2012

A variety of support groups offer help for people with a variety of concerns in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.

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MINTER: Make your mom happy with flowers

The Tri-City News - Thursday May 3, 2012

The type of plant to give your mom on Mother's Day should reflect her lifestyle, writes gardening columnist Brian Minter.

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