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Thoughtless gifts costly

Thoughtless gifts costly

If you are going to shoot poison darts at the enemy, make sure they don't fit your intended victim's blowgun. With the provincial election not much more than a heartbeat-and-a-half away, most of the smart money is saying that B.C.
Plagiarism in fiction is hard to find

Plagiarism in fiction is hard to find

Last month, one of several lawsuits against director James Cameron was thrown out of court. Not so much thrown, actually, as fired out of a cannon at the alleged victim.
The evolution of neighbourhoods in Richmond

The evolution of neighbourhoods in Richmond

Life is about constant change - people change, economies change, environments change, cities change, values change, styles change, etc., etc.. We all get that.
Investing failure of the really smart people

Investing failure of the really smart people

The Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero once said: "Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature." Time has not eroded the relevancy of these words, especially in regards to the financial markets.
Beware of time change after effects

Beware of time change after effects

The times are a-changin'. Some people should take heed in Bob Dylan's dire warning when it came to last Sunday morning's clock change. According to an ICBC survey, 34 per cent of B.C.
NDP supporters in for rude awakening

NDP supporters in for rude awakening

A protest rally this past weekend served as another reminder that a whole bunch of New Democratic Party supporters are in for a rude awakening if their political party wins.
Density creates vibrant, safe downtown cores

Density creates vibrant, safe downtown cores

The Editor, Re: "Dense makes no sense," Letters, March 1. Using imaginary economic terms like "natural inflation" (go ahead, look it up, find me a definition) do not lend much credence to an argument.
Tunnel suddenly a Liberal priority

Tunnel suddenly a Liberal priority

The Editor, A free transportation system is one of the most important elements of modern human society. However, it's only now, with the election on the horizon, that the BC Liberal Party is paying attention to the Massey Tunnel issue.
City lacks spine on fin issue

City lacks spine on fin issue

The Editor, Re: "Steves puts dog shark fin on menu," News, March 6. Disappointing, but not surprising, that city council did not have the courage to put a ban in place on shark fin soup.
What's next? Baby seals?

What's next? Baby seals?

The Editor, How long before we see Alice Wong eating a plateful of baby seals' brains at a closed photo session with baby seal smashers? You're elected, Ms. Wong, so you work for ALL who pay taxes towards your exorbitant salary and perks.