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I couldn't help but notice the wild honeybees sourcing nectar last weekend in the mild weather we've been enjoying. It's such a treat to see them, especially knowing they are under threat for survival.

J ust as the Senate scandal hit the news in late October last year, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) released a damning report called The Big Chill (available at www.pipsc.ca).

T he first question I was asked at Port Moody Public Library was whether we have any Simon R. Green books. So in honour of that query, here are some gritty, yet funny, urban fantasies featuring a few guys you don't want to mess with.

COQUITLAM Hidden Job Market: Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services is here to help.

A rchie Comics and Sunday newspaper comic strips were some of my favourite things to read as a kid.

D uring the Christmas season many children have their hearts set on the newest toys and gadgets that light up, buzz and beep.

T o no one's surprise, on Dec. 16, Kinder Morgan filed a 15,000-page application (available at www.transmountain.

I t's high time to be out there with pruning shears in hand, cleaning up our trees and shrubs but we also must be a little cautious with some of our plants to make sure we don't prune off this year's flowers and fruits.

COQUITLAM Hidden Job Market: Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services will help you whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career. To register for a free session on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m.