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YOUR HISTORY: Puppets and play in Coquitlam's past

A lot has changed in the past 100 years, including family entertainment. Today, entertainment and technology go hand in hand and it is difficult to imagine walking into today's households and not finding iPads, TVs or smartphones.

BOOKS PLUS: Halloween, jobs and tech talk

COQUITLAM Hallowe'en Hijinks: Join library staff for stories and crafts on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch; for ages five years old and up (parents or caregivers must stay in the library during this program).

MARKET FRESH: Where's the beef? And fish, chicken?

O ctober is one of my favourite food months. Often, the weather is sufficiently lovely to barbecue. Just as often, however, it's miserable and nothing but a comforting casserole will do. Fortunately, we can have both.

A GOOD READ: Read about amazing kids, animals

M ichael Morpurgo is one of my all-time favourite children's authors. His books are often about amazing kids and animals.

BOOKS PLUS: Plan your estate or catch a movie at the local library

COQUITLAM Estate Planning: Building Your Legacy: Your family and friends hold a special place in your heart. That's why it's important to develop your estate plan to help shape the future and ensure that your wishes remain intact.

GREEN SCENE: Temperature puts birds in peril

I n September, the American Audubon Society released a disturbing report which attempted to describe how the birds of North America could be impacted by climate change over the next 65 years.

BOOKS PLUS: Brain health, seniors' stories

COQUITLAM Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health: Healthy aging is important for everyone and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain.

MARKET FRESH: Giving thanks for good & plentiful food at markets

A s I sit at my computer writing this, I am looking out the window at the pouring rain. Welcome to fall. After a spectacular summer, the rain is coming as a bit of a shock to the system.

A GOOD READ: Check out great business books of 2014

T his year has brought a bumper harvest of great business books to help you develop your economic, leadership and communication skills to grow your business.

MINTER: Canadians certainly love those Dutch bulbs

O ver 116 million Dutch flower bulbs have now made their way into Canadian garden stores, import warehouses and greenhouse coolers. As a matter of fact, Canada is the ninth largest Dutch bulb importing country in the world.