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Federal politicians must look at big picture on new laws

Our MP, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, recently spoke to the Delta Chamber of Commerce about pending federal legislation. While she spoke about a number of matters, I want to focus on one subject - the crime and punishment bills coming before parliament.

Let's hope cash louder than words

Rationalizing, pleading and badgering hasn't worked, so maybe putting some money on the table will do the trick.

Hypocritical boomers will be seen as a selfish generation

This is my 110th column for the Delta Optimist, and my last. Rather than a self-indulgent explanation of why, I'm simply going to end with some random thoughts that never made it to print. Enjoy... or not.

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Federal politicians must look at big picture on new laws

Our MP, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, recently spoke to the Delta Chamber of Commerce about...

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Farmland is the new gold

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