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GREEN SCENE: Temperature puts birds in peril

I n September, the American Audubon Society released a disturbing report which attempted to describe how the birds of North America could be impacted by climate change over the next 65 years.

BOOKS PLUS: Brain health, seniors' stories

COQUITLAM Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health: Healthy aging is important for everyone and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain.

MARKET FRESH: Giving thanks for good & plentiful food at markets

A s I sit at my computer writing this, I am looking out the window at the pouring rain. Welcome to fall. After a spectacular summer, the rain is coming as a bit of a shock to the system.

A GOOD READ: Check out great business books of 2014

T his year has brought a bumper harvest of great business books to help you develop your economic, leadership and communication skills to grow your business.

MINTER: Canadians certainly love those Dutch bulbs

O ver 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.

GREEN SCENE: Celebrate Rivers Day and our stream stewards

T he last Sunday in September has been designated World Rivers Day for the last 10 years. But the history of Rivers Day goes much further back in B.C.

BOOKS PLUS: Computer basics, stuffies, Lego and more

PORT MOODY Read banned books for Culture Days: Tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 5 p.m., join PMPL libraries to participate in a rebellious read-a-thon of banned books as part of Port Moody's Culture Days.

A GOOD READ: Good eats, local & global

"People who love to eat are always the best people" - Julia Child D o you have a passion for food? Or are you just stumped about what to make for dinner tonight? Well, I have a mouth-watering mix of cook books for you to peruse.

YOUR HISTORY: Summer picnicking of the past in Coquitlam

W hen leafing through our local newspapers, it's hard not to come across stories about community spirit. There are neighbourhood festivals, shoreline clean-ups, memorial bench programs, to name only a handful.

BOOKS PLUS: Film fest, job help and CPP

COQUITLAM New library cards: Library cards with Coquitlam Public Library's new logo are available and come with a key tag. You can replace your current card for free through Sept. 30; after this date, a replacement card will cost $2.