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A GOOD READ: Alien invasions: Preparing for Ender's Game with sci-fi

I 've always been a fan of science fiction, particularly those stories featuring distant planets and alien races.

BOOKS PLUS: Workplace culture, teen volunteers, real estate at Tri-City 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.

SENIORS: Learn about CPP and OAS at Terry Fox

You can join a Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada next week in Port Coquitlam to discover the many benefits available under the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs. Visitors to Terry Fox Library on Monday, Sept.

YOUR HISTORY: A proud PoCo rallied to support Terry Fox

I n this column published in July, I related the story of a determined and driven young man named Terry Fox, who grew up in Port Coquitlam.

SPOTLIGHT: Tri-City people helping here and abroad

HELPING OUT For Port Coquitlam master warrant officer Ron Leblanc (top), making a difference in Afghanistan was more than serving for the second time in this war-torn country. On Aug.

MARKET FRESH: You can preserve a little bit of summer

It's hard to believe September is here. For some, it is a welcome relief, a return to routine and normalcy. For other (mostly students), it is an unwelcome return to routine. No matter which camp you fall into, September is a magnificent month.

SENIORS: B.C. caregivers speak out for World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month and the Alzheimer Society of BC will introduce British Columbians to four caregivers.

SENIORS: Dance classes at Glen Pine Pavilion

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion offers dance lessons for adults on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting next week. Beginning Sept.

MINTER: It's that time of year: Bulbs are everywhere

Over 116 million Dutch flower bulbs have now made their way into Canadian garden stores, import warehouses and greenhouse coolers. As a matter of fact, Canada is the ninth largest Dutch bulb importing country in the world.

SENIORS: From singing to safety, Tri-Cioty seniors' groups have you covered

Check out these groups from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Share is running a free seniors' support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem.