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Tell me again why you're planning not to vote

Tell me again why you're planning not to vote

I'm stumped. I simply don't see the logic in choosing not to cast a ballot on election day. There's a principle at play here and it's one I think we too easily ignore. Our right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy.
Royal Hudson comes to Squamish

Royal Hudson comes to Squamish

For the first time in 10 years, the world famous Royal Hudson will pull passengers on the rails between North Vancouver and Squamish. Local residents should listen for the familiar whistle as she steams into Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵaround 10:15 a.m. on May 12.
Game fumble

Game fumble

Now that the fun and Games are rapidly receding in the rearview mirror, how did we do in the Olympic leveraging department? Some downtown watering holes prospered, especially if they had plenty of suds on tap and big screen TVs.
Message from our MP

Message from our MP

I was amazed at the courage of many of the people who testified before hearings of the Justice and Human Rights Committee in Vancouver last Thursday, April 30.
'Not perfect' not good enough

'Not perfect' not good enough

I attended the STV forum and noticed how the No campaign is focused on pointing out the shortfalls of the STV system - yet I hear no arguments on why our current FPTP system is superior or how keeping it would be beneficial ["STV or no STV?" The Chie
Say no to chemical warfare

Say no to chemical warfare

Gardens come with the good, the bad and the ugly. One of the less attractive qualities of gardening is dealing with pests and diseases. Even if your garden consists of pots and window boxes - you too can fall victim to pests and diseases.
Testing for breast cancer

Testing for breast cancer

Story: If asked what disease kills more women than any other, most people would likely say breast cancer. They'd be wrong - heart disease comes first - but right at a perceptual level: women fear breast cancer like no other disease.
'Yes' to STV

'Yes' to STV

In 1996 the Liberals received 662,000 votes for 42 per cent of the popular vote. The NDP received just 624,400 votes for only 39 per cent of the vote. Yet the NDP formed government. And in 2001 Liberals received 57.
Showing our collective colours

Showing our collective colours

One could no longer cut the air with a knife after Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵNation council member Dale Harry concluded the provincial all-candidates' meeting question period with a playful enquiry into the politicians' support for the Vancouver Canucks.
'Undo' your email blunders

'Undo' your email blunders

Remember as kids we could just yell "Do over!" if you happened to screw up in a big way during some childhood game or other? Wouldn't it be great if life were really like that? I'm sure we all have moments in our lives that warranted a hit of the old
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