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IN THE GARDEN: Rhubarb is hardy and, now, hot, too

IN THE GARDEN: Rhubarb is hardy and, now, hot, too

Rhubarb is the hot new perennial vegetable that adds that tangy, tart flavour to dessert menus, sauces, fruit combos and compotes.
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BOOKS PLUS: Mystery, music and TAG

BOOKS PLUS: Mystery, music and TAG

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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LIVING GREEN: How costly is your bling? And how 'dirty'?

LIVING GREEN: How costly is your bling? And how 'dirty'?

Years ago, I had my colours done, a wardrobe assessment to see what best suited my skin tone
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BOOKS PLUS: ID theft & indie flicks

BOOKS PLUS: ID theft & indie flicks

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries
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IN THE GARDEN: Create continuous colour

IN THE GARDEN: Create continuous colour

The interest in and use of perennials in our gardens is phenomenal and still growing.
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A GOOD READ: Miss Scarlet, in the library, with a candlestick

A GOOD READ: Miss Scarlet, in the library, with a candlestick

The cold and rainy weather is perfect for curling up with a hot drink and a good book.
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MARKET FRESH: Have a healthy heart, and pulses

MARKET FRESH: Have a healthy heart, and pulses

Happy February and Happy Heart Month, too. And while we are at it, Happy Year of the Pulses. How on Earth is all this connected? Trust me, there is a connection.
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BOOKS PLUS: Canadian culture and two pro-D day movies

BOOKS PLUS: Canadian culture and two pro-D day movies

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries
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A GOOD READ: Politics between the covers: read some strange bedfellows

A GOOD READ: Politics between the covers: read some strange bedfellows

The saying goes that politics makes strange bedfellows.
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LIVING GREEN: How good is your smell?

LIVING GREEN: How good is your smell?

Our skin is our largest organ, absorbing what we soak in, spray and rub on.
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