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GREEN SCENE: Relatively new pesticides a growing concern

O ver the past year, there have been a number of reports regarding the potential for a relatively new group of pesticides, neonicotinoids, to have deleterious impacts on honey bees and other pollinators.

BOOKS PLUS: Movies, drums and clubs

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A GOOD READ: Funny reads for kids

L ooking for a fun way to entertain your whole family? Get ready to laugh yourself silly with these great summer reads.

SENIORS: British Columbians anxious about the safety of senior drivers: survey

With the BC Stats agency projecting the number of seniors to rise by nearly 30% over the next few decades, the BC Automobile Association's (BCAA) new Senior Driver Survey shows that British Columbians are worried about the safety of aging drivers in

SENIORS: Check safety at home of the seniors in your life

It's crucial that adult children dedicate one day a year to perform a safety check of their senior loved one's home, according to a survey of Canadian emergency room doctors conducted for Home Instead Senior Care network.

MARKET FRESH: Selection of foods and goods ever-changing at Coquitlam and PoCo markets

O ne of my favourite things about markets is the ever-changing selection of produce and vendors. Each week brings something new to try. This past week saw both the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam markets expanding.

GOOD READ: Check out summer books for kids

H ere are some books to keep your kids busy reading this summer: Axel Storm: Polar Peril by Shoo Rayner : Axel is no ordinary kid, although his parents are doing their best to raise him like one.

GOLDS: Variety of trees reunite on Coquitlam's Riverview Hospital grounds

M ost people probably drive by Riverview Hospital on Lougheed Highway without realizing what a fascinating collection of trees can be found throughout the grounds.

BOOKS PLUS: Magazines, books, storytime

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MARKET FRESH: From prawns to bread, butter makes it better

W ow. It's a month into market season and things are growing strong. From here on in, it is full-on fresh. Of course, we are all excited about strawberries - and for good reason.