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Canadians looking for reassurance from politicians

All those leaders in Ottawa need to give their heads a shake. As Harper plays games of partisan politics while the Liberals and the NDP coddle a coalition idea with Bloc blessings (really?), Canadians… more
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Challenging times for Canada’s economy

I’m not a professional writer, so usually when I write a column for our local newspapers it’s easy to spot the recurring style: a little bit of political intrigue, a little bit of human interest or hu… more
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Courting anger

Ask yourself what Canada might need to weather the current economic storm and you might come up with a few ideas. Certainly the pundits have had their opportunity. It might be an infusion of cash for … more
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No recession here in British Columbia, you say?

VICTORIA – B.C. will continue to show at least some economic growth, not only this year but next year too. That’s the wo… more
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This too shall pass

Doom, gloom, recession, credit crunch, chaos in the markets. Heck, look out the window and the grey skies and rain seem … more
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Margaret EVANS Green initiatives could pull us out of economic mess

You might be forgiven for thinking that the world has taken a pass at global warming given the other elephant that’s in … more
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Season of giving

One of the harsh realities of today’s economic climate is the potential impact it has on local charities. Already charit… more
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Bullying still a reality for youth

I recently found out someone close to me had gotten in trouble at school. He was caught fighting with other kids. He had… more
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Keep a perspective

Turmoil in the world economic markets has become a staple of daily news. When it seems like things can’t get any worse, … more
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Why the Interurban won’t work today

Those who campaign for reviving the B.C. Electric Interurban tram rail line in the Fraser Valley are in need of a realit… more
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