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GREEN SCENE: Time to speak up on Kinder Morgan - if that's allowed

T o no one's surprise, on Dec. 16, Kinder Morgan filed a 15,000-page application (available at www.transmountain.

MINTER: Sharpen shears, get pruning

I t's high time to be out there with pruning shears in hand, cleaning up our trees and shrubs but we also must be a little cautious with some of our plants to make sure we don't prune off this year's flowers and fruits.

BOOKS PLUS: Practise English, get a job

COQUITLAM Hidden Job Market: Gillian Kirk of Avia Employment Services will help you whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career. To register for a free session on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

MINTER: Brighten your January

T he bright and cheery holiday décor has come down and our homes can look and feel rather sterile in January. Nothing raises our spirits more and adds a touch of much-needed life than some living colour on windowsills, desks and tables.

MINTER: Winter is wonderful for fresh-cut flowers

I f you enjoy having fresh cut flowers in your home, especially during the holiday season, take a look at some of the many new, long-lasting varieties now available.

BOOKS PLUS: Travel the world and become an expert on cruising

TERRY FOX Crusing: Join local cruise expert Barbara Young as she takes a group of people on a journey through time from the beginnings of the cruise industry through its evolution from a necessary form of transportation to the modern day industry tha

GREEN SCENE: Limiting mercury exposure should be a goal for 2014

I thought it would be nice to start the new year with some good news on the environmental front.

BOOKS PLUS: Info on that new eBook, hot DVDs & fine foods

COQUITLAM eBooks for Newbies: Did Santa bring you an eReader or a tablet for Christmas? Learn how you can access eBooks for free through Coquitlam Public Library on Jan. 10, 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the City Centre branch's learning centre.

A GOOD READ: Cuddle up and enjoy a variety of family reads

T his winter, take some time to read aloud with your family. Get bundled up and enjoy books together with your youngsters.

YOUR HISTORY: Our Coquitlam stories, preserved for all time

O ver the last year, the Coquitlam Heritage Society has collected the stories of more than 40 long-term residents in a bid to preserve their knowledge about what life was like growing up, living and working in Coquitlam over the last nine decades.