Living

Dogwood Pavilion will be hosting Coquitlam's energy manager, Trevor Billy, on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m., when he will share his experiences and the adventure of building a sustainable cabin on Texada Island and living off the grid.

I 'll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer. The problem is that many folks aren't really sure how to care for them.

R eading has always been my escape, my source of information, my relaxation and my guilty pleasure. Sometimes, all I really need is a good laugh and I have favourite, go-to authors at these times.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

B ecause of the upcoming construction of SkyTrain through the older historic downtown area of Port Moody, the city has decided to re-open its official community plan (OCP) and, until May 10, is soliciting feedback from residents regarding how people

T he histories of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are linked, in more ways than just their common name and the confusion that often arises about whether an address is in one city or the other.

With a little over a month left in the Kin's Green Challenge , a 13-week health and fitness make-over, Delany Dunn Bramley is worried that he has plateaued. Sure, he has lost 20 lb.

M other's Day is almost here and many of us are still looking for some inspiration. Well, let me make a few suggestions. There's scientific proof now that flowers and plants not only make people happy but they are also therapeutic.

I t's hard to imagine a June garden without the mouth-watering flavour of strawberries. And the good news is, planted now, both the 'everbearing' and 'day neutral' varieties will produce fruit this year.

B ooks teach and inspire us, give us hope and make us believe in the strength and goodness of the human spirit. When we read, we learn from the experiences of others and gain hope for the future.