Skip to content

Living

A GOOD READ: Read a little wartime fiction, lest we forget the horrors of conflict

W ar fiction varies greatly. Although almost all stories set during wartime are poignant, the fiction of the First World War is often more descriptive of the horrors of war while the literature of the Second World War can be more romantic.

A GOOD READ: Before Star Trek: explorers and fur traders of North America

"to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations" - The Captain's Oath from the Star Trek O ur beautiful country was unveiled by people who were no ordinary tourists.

MARKET FRESH: Every Sunday is Market Sunday this fall and winter in Port Moody

I t's official: The Port Moody Winter Farmers' Market is now running every Sunday. Opening day is this weekend, on Nov. 2 and the market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PoMo recreation complex. What a wonderful expansion for the city.

A GOOD READ: Settle down with a good book - for a good scare

T his Halloween, curl up with a scary story.

BOOKS PLUS: Halloween fun and small art

COQUITLAM Hallowe'en Hijinks: Join library staff for stories and crafts on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch; for ages five years old and up (parents or caregivers must stay in the library during this program).

IN THE GARDEN: Weather plus heather equals colour

T he loss of all our lovely fall foliage often makes November seem far more bleak than other winter months. Winter flowering heathers are one of the best sources of winter colour and they bloom in sequence.

GREEN SCENE: Who is watching the bird-watchers - and why?

L ike many people, I was surprised to learn last week the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) had decided to audit a small non-profit, volunteer-run birding group in Ontario with charitable income status to determine if any of its activities were prohibite

YOUR HISTORY: Puppets and play in Coquitlam's past

A lot has changed in the past 100 years, including family entertainment. Today, entertainment and technology go hand in hand and it is difficult to imagine walking into today's households and not finding iPads, TVs or smartphones.

BOOKS PLUS: Halloween, jobs and tech talk

COQUITLAM Hallowe'en Hijinks: Join library staff for stories and crafts on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch; for ages five years old and up (parents or caregivers must stay in the library during this program).

MARKET FRESH: Where's the beef? And fish, chicken?

O ctober is one of my favourite food months. Often, the weather is sufficiently lovely to barbecue. Just as often, however, it's miserable and nothing but a comforting casserole will do. Fortunately, we can have both.