Living

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.

You may not be aware of a rather hasty public consultation currently occurring with regard to B.C.’s Climate Action Plan.

I write about colchicums almost every summer because they are so easy to grow and are so important for fall colour.

Are life’s challenges starting to grind you down? Need something to get you through those days where everything’s going against you?

If there’s ever been a summer more challenging to our gardens, I would be very surprised. Record heat and record drought resulting in level three water restrictions — a triple threat.

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.

Gulls, the ubiquitous scavengers that poke and prod their way along our shorelines, attract little attention from most people.

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

As a visual person, I enjoy reading a book and then watching the movie based on that book.

What a summer we have had! It’s hard to believe I am writing this while hoping for rain.