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Up until now, what happened in Victoria stayed in Victoria - at least in terms of many expenses clocked up by MLAs. Theoretically, there was a system in place for vetting of expenses.
City staff, council are going to the dogs

City staff, council are going to the dogs

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Off-leash problem probed," News, May 14.
The fur trader's five weddings

The fur trader's five weddings

In a photo of stiff men in stiff Victorian suits, he is the only one in motion.
Effective use of home equity

Effective use of home equity

Every part of my DNA tells me to pay off our mortgage as soon as possible and that is certainly a key to financial independence. However, there may be reasons why you should set up a Home Equity Back-Up Plan (HEBUP), even if your home is clear title.
People are the problem and the solution

People are the problem and the solution

The Editor, Re: "Hands off our $26 M: Trustees," News, April 30.
Garden thefts: Chance to develop culture of respect

Garden thefts: Chance to develop culture of respect

The Editor, Re: "Time to stop fencing around theft issue," News, May 9. When it comes to stealing from community gardens, it's a problem that exists across cultures, communities, and cities.
Garden thefts story stirs pot

Garden thefts story stirs pot

Richmond - The Editor, Re: "Time to stop fencing around theft issue," News, May 9.
All's well...80 per cent of the time

All's well...80 per cent of the time

You can get a lot of thinking done while waiting in a long line at an ATM machine. Statistics may come into clear focus when they're formed up in a line in front of you.
How does our garden grow?

How does our garden grow?

Our story in last Friday's paper about stealing from community gardens has generated plenty of reaction.
Tree cull a huge step backward

Tree cull a huge step backward

Richmond Hill, Ont. - The Editor, Re: "Example not to follow," Column, May 9.