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In the Garden: There’s still time to plant those vegetables

In the Garden: There’s still time to plant those vegetables

It’s been a curious year for food gardening, especially with vegetables.
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Books Plus: Join a summer reading club at the library

Books Plus: Join a summer reading club at the library

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.
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Green Scene: Review ends with whimper & 157 conditions

Green Scene: Review ends with whimper & 157 conditions

On May 19, the National Energy Board (NEB) announced its decision regarding Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline project in the form of a 553-page report.
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Living Green: Profitable poop and other natural lessons

Living Green: Profitable poop and other natural lessons

I met Lea Elliott when we were both working in local government. In my eyes, she was doing the coolest kind of work: transforming the best available science into effective public policy.
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Books Plus: Dancing in the library, green homes and adult summer reading club

Books Plus: Dancing in the library, green homes and adult summer reading club

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.
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A Good Read: Steampunk in words & fashion

A Good Read: Steampunk in words & fashion

Although the term “steampunk” has been around for more than 20 years, many people are mystified by this genre.
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In the Garden: Cucumbers have been around for a while, and they’re popular

In the Garden: Cucumbers have been around for a while, and they’re popular

Can you imagine a salad without cucumbers? Don’t you love a cool, crisp cucumber sandwich on a hot day or fresh cucumbers in vinegar?
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A Good Read: Clear the clutter from your life – you may lose weight

A Good Read: Clear the clutter from your life – you may lose weight

Now that the sun is finally out and showing every speck of dust in your house, maybe it’s time to get rid of some of those dust-collectors.
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BOOKS PLUS: Death, conflict and ukeleles at libraries

BOOKS PLUS: Death, conflict and ukeleles at 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.
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Market Fresh: Spring has sprung: Eat your greens, vitamins

Market Fresh: Spring has sprung: Eat your greens, vitamins

It would appear that spring is once again off to an earlier than usual start.
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