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Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit

You know that warm and fuzzy feeling that you get when you've done something good for someone? Say you cleaned the dishes for your parents without them asking you to, or maybe made a relative a gift.
Christmas spirit alive thanks to the generosity of so many

Christmas spirit alive thanks to the generosity of so many

It's Christmas Eve and I couldn't be happier. The shopping is done and wrapped, thanks to my wife. I'm thankful to her for looking after most of it as I'm more of a last-minute type.
Inconvenience has given way to efficiency

Inconvenience has given way to efficiency

Editor: Re: Almost all trips need a transfer, Murphy's Law, Dec. 17 I was one of the transit riders who was affected by the change five years ago and forced to transfer from the 601 bus to the Canada Line.
Bayside Club is a jewel that's worth preserving

Bayside Club is a jewel that's worth preserving

Editor: Delta's only squash club is at risk of being lost forever, which would be a terrible shame.
Kindness is found all over

Kindness is found all over

South Delta is truly fortunate for the outpouring of goodwill that takes place every holiday season, but this year that kindness seemed extra special.
Apparently police officers need to be reminded they're not above the law

Apparently police officers need to be reminded they're not above the law

Editor: How is it that the Delta police force is allowed to interfere with the prosecution of a fellow police officer for murder? Are not our police supposed to uphold the law and respect legal processes? Those who have been protesting should be fire
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.