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Sandwiches at Christmas

Sandwiches at Christmas

I won’t be eating sandwiches on Christmas Day. I’ll be hosting 12 for turkey dinner after a month of birthdays, anniversaries, shopping, decorating, baking and cleaning.
Wine in the Garden, Yes or No?

Wine in the Garden, Yes or No?

Each year Pantone chooses a colour for the new year. Marsala has been chosen as the colour for 2015. It’s not that popular with some people but I love it. It is rich, warm and inviting.
There's much to be thankful for in this part of the world

There's much to be thankful for in this part of the world

As we prepare to slow down a bit over Christmas - unless you are employed by an organization that is going flat out - it's time to reflect on what's good in our world.
Mountain View staff thanked for great Christmas dinner

Mountain View staff thanked for great Christmas dinner

Editor: In this time of the hustle and bustle of Christmas, once again the entire staff of Mountain View Manor took the time to put on a most excellent Christmas dinner for the residents and their families.
Recycler's kindness puts smile on young boy's face

Recycler's kindness puts smile on young boy's face

Editor: On a typical Monday morning after walking his sisters to school, two-and-a-half-year-old Oliver likes to stand at our gate and wait for his favourite Monday morning excitement - the recycling man.
Port projections far outstrip country's economic growth

Port projections far outstrip country's economic growth

Editor: Re: T2 is required to handle growing Canadian trade, letter to the editor, Dec.
Don't stray outside the (mail)box

Don't stray outside the (mail)box

I got my survey in the mail the other day and found it heartwarming that a big, impersonal entity like Canada Post wondered what I, otherwise known as Mail Recipient, thought of the pending switch to community mailboxes in Ladner.
T2 considered in third berth approval

T2 considered in third berth approval

Editor: Re: Public can't rely on feds for proper assessment, letter to the editor, Dec. 3 Comments made in Wilma Haig's letter require clarification and correction.
Mayor allowing transit & cycling options to erode

Mayor allowing transit & cycling options to erode

Editor: Re: Mayor excited by final term, Dec.
Two transfers now needed to get from Bay to the city

Two transfers now needed to get from Bay to the city

Editor: With South Delta's new bus service established by our infamous transit authorities, it now takes three bus changes along with street crossings to ride transit from Boundary Bay to Vancouver.