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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.

PORT MOODY Calling Tri-City artists: PMPL showcases the work of Tri-City artists; each month, a different artist displays work on library walls or in the display case.

A round the world, the development of technologies for hydraulic fracturing - commonly known as fracking - has resulted in the discovery of seemingly abundant supplies of natural gas. This has caused the price of natural gas to plummet.

F ebruary is Black History Month and there are a plethora of books to read on the subject. The following are just some of them.

H eritage BC is celebrating Heritage Week from Feb. 16 to 22 with a theme of Main Streets: At the Heart of the Community.

COQUITLAM Tax planning: In a free session next Tuesday, Jay Panis of Investors Group Financial Services Inc. will provide you with strategies and tax tips that can be implemented prior to the end of the year in order to minimize income taxes.

T his year's theme for Heritage BC Week (Feb. 16 to 22) is "Main Street: At the Heart of the Community.

If you're in the process of planning your wedding, you likely have lots on your mind, from choosing invitations to finding the perfect dress or suit. But in the rush to plan your wedding, don't overlook your finances.

T he provincial government recently reminded the city of Port Moody it intends to close the Burrard Thermal power plant next spring. I hope the city will object to such a foolhardy decision.

COQUITLAM Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts for people with developmental challenges are part of a fun program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11 a.m.