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LIVING GREEN: Water quality: What it means to keep it clean

LIVING GREEN: Water quality: What it means to keep it clean

We need to conserve not just the quantity of water we consume but its quality too.
BOOKS PLUS: Babies, buddies, Lego and much more

BOOKS PLUS: Babies, buddies, Lego and much more

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.
GREEN SCENE: How can impacts from PCT expansion be avoided?

GREEN SCENE: How can impacts from PCT expansion be avoided?

Elaine Golds expresses concern about the mega building that is being built by the Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody.
A GOOD READ: Eat your peas, dear: Teens and eating disorders

A GOOD READ: Eat your peas, dear: Teens and eating disorders

Some books are true food for thought and that includes these titles containing stories about teens with eating disorders:
MARKET FRESH: Get fresh – and healthy – local food at markets

MARKET FRESH: Get fresh – and healthy – local food at markets

Happy August! Geese are flying, there is a bit of dew on the grass in the morning and the stores are full of back-to-school sales.
BOOKS PLUS: Tech at local libraries

BOOKS PLUS: Tech at local 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.
BOOKS PLUS: Summer reading medals and more

BOOKS PLUS: Summer reading medals and more

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.
GREEN SCENE: B.C. gov’t wants input on climate action

GREEN SCENE: B.C. gov’t wants input on climate action

You may not be aware of a rather hasty public consultation currently occurring with regard to B.C.’s Climate Action Plan.
IN THE GARDEN: Brighten your garden with Autumn Crocus

IN THE GARDEN: Brighten your garden with Autumn Crocus

I write about colchicums almost every summer because they are so easy to grow and are so important for fall colour.
A GOOD READ: Books with gumption & grit

A GOOD READ: Books with gumption & grit

Are life’s challenges starting to grind you down? Need something to get you through those days where everything’s going against you?