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A Good Read: Explore stories from Indigenous authors

A Good Read: Explore stories from Indigenous authors

The Tri-Cities’ third biannual All Nations Festival (June 17 to 21) is an opportunity time to highlight our Indigenous authors
Market Fresh: Sweet! It’s strawberry season in Metro Vancouver

Market Fresh: Sweet! It’s strawberry season in Metro Vancouver

Some things are predictable for a reason. Back-to-school advertising in July. Rush hour traffic. And strawberries in June. That’s why this column is all about strawberries — B.C. strawberries.
Books Plus: Wild things, All Nations Fest, book a librarian

Books Plus: Wild things, All Nations Fest, book a librarian

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.
In the Garden: Making his basket case

In the Garden: Making his basket case

I’ll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer.
Parade, teddy bear picnic in Coquitlam

Parade, teddy bear picnic in Coquitlam

Festival Coquitlam hosted the annual Grande Parade down Pinetree Way on Sunday.
A Good Read: Check out Port Coquitlam library staff’s picks

A Good Read: Check out Port Coquitlam library staff’s picks

The cold and rainy conditions in recent months haven’t been ideal for outdoor activities.
Sign up for a reading club or learn Spanish

Sign up for a reading club or learn Spanish

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.
A Good Read: Books feature fathers & the relationships with their kids

A Good Read: Books feature fathers & the relationships with their kids

With Father’s Day coming up on June 18, let’s reflect on the relationship we have with our men through books about the beautiful and, at times, complicated connections between fathers and their children.
Market Fresh: Summer vegetables better late than never

Market Fresh: Summer vegetables better late than never

Spring has sprung at Coquitlam Farmers Market.
Books Plus: Music, Spanish and dads

Books Plus: Music, Spanish and dads

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.