Living

V alentine's Day is just over a week away and if a dozen roses is not on your radar, let me share with you some cool suggestions that anyone with a passion for plants would love now and for years to come.

COQUITLAM Year-end Tax Planning: Jay Panis, division director of Investors Group Financial Services, will provide various strategies and tax tips that can be implemented prior to the end of the year in order to minimize income taxes.

COQUITLAM Centre for Equitable Library Access: Coquitlam Public Library is a partner of CELA, Centre for Equitable Library Access, a new, national, non-profit organization established by Canadian public libraries to support the provision of accessibl

I n the last Green Scene, I described the woefully inadequate programs and policies of, particularly, the federal government but also the provincial government to protect species at risk.

W henever surveyed about species at risk, a high percentage of people say they care about species at risk and believe they should be protected, and that it is entirely appropriate for government to take action to protect them.

PORT MOODY Storytimes: PMPL's storytime programs are starting again next week. There's a storytime for all ages, from babies to preschoolers.

COQUITLAM Estate planning - building your legacy: Your family and friends hold a special place in your heart. That's why it's important to develop your estate plan to help shape the future and ensure that your wishes remain intact.

H appy New Year! As clichéd as it is, I truly am attempting to start the New Year with a clean slate. Much of my holiday season was spent cleaning out cupboards and pantries, trying to get myself organized. Time will tell if I was successful.

A s we look to add some warmth and colour in our homes after the bright and cheery Christmas season, there is a new style of plant décor sweeping the world.

I t is fun to reflect on a year of reading and remember what books I enjoyed most. I am fortunate to work with people who love to read as much as I do so when I am searching for my next read, I often ask my colleagues for their recommendations.