Living

Ridge Park is a compact area of forest parkland at the top of Westwood Plateau

Before our family moved to the Tri-Cities more than two decades ago, I worked as a medical research scientist at McGill University in Montreal in the field of immunology.

I recently had a delightful trip to Newfoundland, where we enjoyed exploring scenic rocky headlands and berry-filled bogs.

The world’s oceans cover more than 70% of the planet’s surface and contain 97% of the Earth’s water.

Eagle Bluff Lookout is a beautiful viewpoint that looks down on Buntzen Lake

I love to read but sometimes all I want to do is rest my eyes and have someone else tell me a story.

After a record-setting summer of heat, drought and water restrictions, many folks are not very proud of how their lawns look — OK, there’s brown and then there’s very brown.

Happy fall (almost). Hopefully by now things have settled into place and the regular work/school routine is working.

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.

This circuit of Minnekhada Regional Park takes in all three of the park’s main viewpoints, and can be easily completed as a leisurely morning or afternoon hike.