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Discover a better life at The Commonage

Discover a better life at The Commonage

Everyone knows you come to the Okanagan for gorgeous views, beautiful weather and fabulous wines.
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Books Plus: Stories, animals, Lego and even puppets, too

Books Plus: Stories, animals, Lego and even puppets, too

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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In the Garden: Do you have it made in the shade at home?

In the Garden: Do you have it made in the shade at home?

If you haven’t been reenergized by sitting under the cool shelter of a shade tree during our hot weather, it’s probably because you don’t have one.
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Market Fresh: Strawberries, potatoes and veggies: ah, summer

Market Fresh: Strawberries, potatoes and veggies: ah, summer

We are well into the growing season and it looks as though it is going to be a good one.
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A Good Read: Crime & agoraphobia

A Good Read: Crime & agoraphobia

I never read according to theme so I never use a theme for my book reviews. Here is yet another no-theme theme.
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Books Plus: Dive into books with a summer reading club

Books Plus: Dive into books with a summer reading club

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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In the Garden: Give dad the gift of gardening

In the Garden: Give dad the gift of gardening

It’s all about fathers on Sunday, but not all dads are into ties, tools and sports equipment.
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Impress dad with Father’s Day recipes from these three popular Vancouver chefs

Impress dad with Father’s Day recipes from these three popular Vancouver chefs

Chefs Trevor Bird (Fable), Emmanuel Joinville (Jules Bistro) and Wayne Sych (Joe Fortes) share these restaurant-worthy recipes
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A Good Read: Books to help get resolutions back on track

A Good Read: Books to help get resolutions back on track

As we head towards the summer solstice, you should well and truly know by now which of your ambitious 2018 resolutions have fallen by the wayside.
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Books Plus: Choose your own adventure with reading clubs

Books Plus: Choose your own adventure with reading clubs

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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