Living

On recent walks around my neighbourhood, it has been delightful to finally see a few spring blossoms with bright colours that contrast with the well-watered greenery.

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.

Easter lilies are still very much a part of the Easter season, not only for their serene beauty but also for their enticing fragrance. One whiff of their perfume and you just know it's Easter.

If you can't bring the people to the church, bring the church to the people. That certainly would apply to three churches whose stories can be found in Port Coquitlam's early history.

Books that have stood the test of time and are still relevant and enjoyable to read are considered classics. Here are a few to consider: "If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.

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.

If you haven't heard about Suzanne Collins ' spectacularly successful book The Hunger Games , get ready. Now that the movie of the same name has been released, it is all you are going to hear about for the next little while.

We take many things for granted today, often not fully appreciating the amount of research, hard work or even the fascinating history behind some of our garden food plants. Take the garden pea, for example.

Although World Water Day (March 22), is intended to be a time to appreciate the value of water, many people who care about the environment have been alarmed by a press release suggesting the federal government intends to dismantle legislation that ha

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.