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WELLNESS: Drop-in at Centennial Activity Centre

Coquitlam is offering a variety of sports drop-ins for all ages this winter. All of the programs listed take place at Centennial Activity Centre, 570 Poirier St.

WELLNESS: Be good to your colon: tips for cancer prevention

March is national colon cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most common cancer in North America and the third leading cause of cancer death.

A GOOD READ: Let fantasy novels warm your winter

W inter, with its cold temperatures and short days, is the perfect time to settle in with a good book and for me, that book is usually a fantasy novel. It was a fantasy novel that finally got me interested in reading as a kid.

SMART MONTY: RRSP and tax tips from CAs

Tax season is beginning and that means British Columbians are trying to make sense of tax changes and how to handle their RRSPs. To help, the Chartered Accountants of BC have put together a list of handy RRSP and tax tips.

SMART MONEY: Online investing proves popular

One in five Canadi-ans now manages their investments the same way they make common lifestyle purchases: they go online.

SMART MONEY: RRSPs don't have to be complicated - just start with 12 easy payments

Arecent BMO Financial Group study says three quarters of Canadians with an RRSP have already made or plan to make a contribution before the March 1st deadline. Unfortunately, 60% find the deadline stressful.

A GOOD READ: Some quirky teen reads

M any, many teens (and lots of adults, too) are flocking to fantasy stories similar to The Hunger Games and Twilight series. But not everyone wants to follow the trends.

SENIORS: Change your lifestyle and live longer

C anadian baby boomers have big aspirations for their golden years but their current lifestyle choices could keep them from making these dreams a reality.

SENIORS: Learn about memory and aging at Fox library

Visit Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library and learn about strategies for healthy living. Find out how memory functions and how it changes as we age.

SENIORS: Dance at Dogwood, with our without a partner

Whether you have a partner or not, you can dance to your heart's content at Dogwood Pavilion.