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YOUR HISTORY: A proud PoCo rallied to support Terry Fox

I n this column published in July, I related the story of a determined and driven young man named Terry Fox, who grew up in Port Coquitlam.

SPOTLIGHT: Tri-City people helping here and abroad

HELPING OUT For Port Coquitlam master warrant officer Ron Leblanc (top), making a difference in Afghanistan was more than serving for the second time in this war-torn country. On Aug.

MARKET FRESH: You can preserve a little bit of summer

It's hard to believe September is here. For some, it is a welcome relief, a return to routine and normalcy. For other (mostly students), it is an unwelcome return to routine. No matter which camp you fall into, September is a magnificent month.

SENIORS: B.C. caregivers speak out for World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month and the Alzheimer Society of BC will introduce British Columbians to four caregivers.

SENIORS: Dance classes at Glen Pine Pavilion

Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion offers dance lessons for adults on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting next week. Beginning Sept.

MINTER: It's that time of year: Bulbs are everywhere

Over 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.

SENIORS: From singing to safety, Tri-Cioty seniors' groups have you covered

Check out these groups from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Share is running a free seniors' support group for people 60+ wanting to meet others and talk about things important to them. No group experience, no problem.

SENIORS: Advance care planning in Coquitlam

Advance care planning helps you have a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself.

A GOOD READ: There's a bounty of books about books in Tri-City libraries

I have always loved books about books ever since reading William Goldman 's The Princess Bride . After reading this book I went looking for S. Morgenstern's book and was disappointed to find it did not exist.

GOLDS: Restore green, majestic Riverview for the mentally ill

R estore Riverview Hospital? Absolutely. Create a centre of excellence for mental health care at Riverview ? What a great idea. These progressive concepts were advanced last week by two mayors, Ernie Daykin of Maple Ridge and Lois Jackson of Delta.