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Time to get serious

Time to get serious

Some in the media have suggested that the entry of Martha Hall Findlay into the Liberal leadership race throws a wrench into Justin Trudeau's plans.
Geese cull - a veiled attempt to allow hunting

Geese cull - a veiled attempt to allow hunting

The Editor, Re: "Coun. seeks snow geese cull," News, Nov. 21.
They aren't holidays for all

They aren't holidays for all

The Editor, Re: "Holidays about many religions," Letters, Nov. 26. It appears to be okay for honika, ramadan and other festivals to be given their true name, but for Christmas not to be called Christmas to many of us is frankly unacceptable.
Ads attack ethics

Ads attack ethics

When did governing become campaigning - all the time? Our next federal election is set for Oct.
Don't live on surface

Don't live on surface

How much do we live on the surface of life? Sometimes life on the surface seems easier. Health care on the surface would go for the quick fix.
Online trumps in person

Online trumps in person

The Editor, I went to the Richmond Library today in person, and stood in line to get a library card. I'm told by the person at the desk that I have to apply online first.
Exceptions don't define you

Exceptions don't define you

Shel Silverstein wrote a poem called The Zebra Question. It's one of those short somewhat comical pieces one hears recited at an elementary school speech arts competition.
Museum for community sports

Museum for community sports

Open letter to mayor and council, Recently, council endorsed a proposal for an Olympic Museum at the oval, another example of how this council has lost touch with the community.
'No parking' signs make no sense

'No parking' signs make no sense

The Editor, On a day when I opened a newspaper to find that a man convicted of killing 56 sled dogs was basically set free, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own home on a quiet residential street.
Food labels don't tell the whole story

Food labels don't tell the whole story

People buying and selling old art are concerned about provenance - they need to know where the work of art comes from, who previously owned it. As to the provenance of provenance - it's the Latin "provenire," to come forth.