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Friday, April 3 BURKE BUNNIES Get a jump start on the bunny fun at the annual Easter egg hunt on Burke Mountain.

Spring is a time of renewal and tiny green shoots poking up from the soil - so it's a perfect time for children to experience the joys of nature.

FOR THE KIDS KidSport Tri-Cities ' biannual sale of used sporting gear scooped up more than $19,000 for the non-profit group.The event, held at Riverside secondary in Port Coquitlam, drew 1,384 shoppers.

Children and their parents are welcome at several Easter events this weekend. Here is a round-up of Easter egg hunts and other such activities in the Tri-Cities. But take note: some require pre-registration.

Is a seahorse a fish? What street is named after a former Coquitlam mayor? What country won the last World Cup? Trivia buffs looking for a challenge on local, national and international topics have a week to get ready for the next Friends of Coquitla

Learn about the latest brain research and how it affects education at a parent workshop organized by the Southside Family of Schools.

Friday, March 27 HOME EXPO If the onset of spring has you making a list of home sprucing projects, you're not alone. Head to the 14th an- nual spring Home Expo at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.

There wasn't a smart phone or computer game in sight Tuesday as more than a dozen kids pulled weeds, dug dirt and planted seedlings in a garden at Como Lake middle school.

Many British Columbians have lost their life savings to risky or dangerous investments because they didn't understand the risks, ask the right questions, do some research or get a second opinion.

Lights, appliances action! Get ready for Earth Hour, 60 minutes dedicated to the reduction of power usage in the Tri-Cities and worldwide.