Living

Coquitlam Glen Pine and Dogwood seniors centres' slow-pitch ball clubs are looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams.

The majority of older Canadians are unaware of the costs associated with long-term care and few are financially prepared to cover expenses, according to a Leger Marketing poll of Canadians aged 60 plus, conducted on behalf of The Canadian Life and He

Dogwood Pavilion will be hosting Coquitlam's energy manager, Trevor Billy, on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m., when he will share his experiences and the adventure of building a sustainable cabin on Texada Island and living off the grid.

I 'll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer. The problem is that many folks aren't really sure how to care for them.

R eading has always been my escape, my source of information, my relaxation and my guilty pleasure. Sometimes, all I really need is a good laugh and I have favourite, go-to authors at these times.

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.

B ecause of the upcoming construction of SkyTrain through the older historic downtown area of Port Moody, the city has decided to re-open its official community plan (OCP) and, until May 10, is soliciting feedback from residents regarding how people

T he histories of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are linked, in more ways than just their common name and the confusion that often arises about whether an address is in one city or the other.

With a little over a month left in the Kin's Green Challenge , a 13-week health and fitness make-over, Delany Dunn Bramley is worried that he has plateaued. Sure, he has lost 20 lb.

M other's Day is almost here and many of us are still looking for some inspiration. Well, let me make a few suggestions. There's scientific proof now that flowers and plants not only make people happy but they are also therapeutic.