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BOOKS PLUS: Parent ed., tech help and English conversation

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.
GREEN SCENE: Save the trees, save the buildings, save Riverview

GREEN SCENE: Save the trees, save the buildings, save Riverview

The arrival of September always comes as a bit of shock as the more relaxed pace of summer suits me better.
HIKE OF THE WEEK: A generally easy hike, & movie memorabilia

HIKE OF THE WEEK: A generally easy hike, & movie memorabilia

This short walk heads out to the site of an old gravel mine on the southeast slopes of Burke Mountain in Coquitlam.
IN THE GARDEN: Critical time to set out transplants of winter veg

IN THE GARDEN: Critical time to set out transplants of winter veg

Last week was really the last call for vegetable transplants to be set out in your garden for harvest this fall.
COLUMN: Take a hike – a really long one – this week

COLUMN: Take a hike – a really long one – this week

The Swan Falls Loop is one of the most difficult hikes in the Tri-Cities

BOOKS PLUS: Book buddies, TAG and resumés, 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.
LIVING GREEN: Water quality: What it means to keep it clean

LIVING GREEN: Water quality: What it means to keep it clean

We need to conserve not just the quantity of water we consume but its quality too.
BOOKS PLUS: Babies, buddies, Lego and much more

BOOKS PLUS: Babies, buddies, Lego and much more

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.
GREEN SCENE: How can impacts from PCT expansion be avoided?

GREEN SCENE: How can impacts from PCT expansion be avoided?

Elaine Golds expresses concern about the mega building that is being built by the Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody.
A GOOD READ: Eat your peas, dear: Teens and eating disorders

A GOOD READ: Eat your peas, dear: Teens and eating disorders

Some books are true food for thought and that includes these titles containing stories about teens with eating disorders: