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Just fiddling while our nation burns

Last Tuesday, as this newspaper landed on people’s doorsteps, I was celebrating my birthday; one of too many to count. All I know is my hair relentlessly progresses towards silver and becomes more coa… more
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Plenty to celebrate in B.C.

For one day, Premier Gordon Campbell and all those who took part in Langley’s Douglas Day events on Wednesday could forget the troubles of the rest of the world. Campbell was in a jovial mood as he sp… more
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Terror in Mumbai must not deter peace

Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke for all Canadians yesterday when he denounced the “unforgivable hatred, brutality and violence” of the terror attacks that police say killed some 120 people and inj… more
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Lack of leadership the real issue

With Americans more engaged than ever in their political scene by the election of the charismatic President-elect Barack… more
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Wrong to criticize voter turnout here

Some commentators are lamenting Abbotsford’s supposedly low turnout at the polls during the recent municipal election, a… more
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Blind bureaucracy threatens seniors’ care

Chuck Parker is 72, and half paralyzed. But, he’s happy where he’s living. In fact, after being bed-ridden for five year… more
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No recession here in B.C. you say?

B.C. will continue to show at least some economic growth, not only this year but next year too. That’s the word from Fin… more
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Candidates miss the boat on this one

Mark Rushton The other evening I took in what was perhaps the most painful all-candidates meeting I’ve ever attended. It… more
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Six weeks of Bing-style Christmas

My mom used to play Christmas music in November. My two older brothers and I would wince whenever she would crouch down … more
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City has opportunity to revitalize downtown

The city is faced with an opportunity to take a large step in revitalizing downtown Abbotsford. The demolition of the Mc… more
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