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LIVING GREEN: How does your garden grow in the Tri-Cities? Maybe in small containers

Editor's note: Today, The Tri-City News launches a new column, Living Green, aimed at providing practical information on the many simple ways individuals can be environmentally responsible in their everyday lives.

BOOKS PLUS: Learning apps for kids, foreign credentials info and play time with Tri-City libraries

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.

The Rivershed Society of BC is looking for environmental leaders

Long days, white waters, ancient forests - if these grab your interest, the Rivershed Society of BC may have an opportunity for you.

GOOD READ: He shoots, he scores... books for hardcore hockey fans

L ast year was a great one for Canadian hockey: Hockey Canada turned 100, both the men's and women's ice hockey teams won gold at the Sochi Winter Olympics and Montreal and Toronto co-hosted the IIHF World Junior Championship (with Team Canada winnin

SENIORS: Check out these Tri-City seniors' groups

Coquitlam 50+ (Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions) slo-pitch ball club is looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ from the Tri-Cities.

SENIORS: Sign up for Tri-City seniors forum by March 17

The Tri-Cities Community Seniors' Forum will be held at Winslow Centre, 1100 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Friday, March 27.

GREEN SCENE: Kudos for BC Hydro's water use planning for Coquitlam River

A s someone who with a keen interest in environmental issues, eternal disappointment seems to be my default response to many of the actions taken by industry and government. But occasionally, good things happen.

BOOKS PLUS: Canadian culture, computer coding and more at Tri-City libraries

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.

BOOKS PLUS: Get screen smart, learn Canadian culture & TAG!

PORT MOODY Calling Tri-City artists: PMPL showcases the work of Tri-City artists; each month, a different artist displays work on library walls or in the display case.

GREEN SCENE: Does proposed Howe Sound LNG plant make sense? And Burrard Thermal...

A round the world, the development of technologies for hydraulic fracturing - commonly known as fracking - has resulted in the discovery of seemingly abundant supplies of natural gas. This has caused the price of natural gas to plummet.