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Civic slates not such a bad idea

Civic slates not such a bad idea

I'll buy the suggestion they're all free thinkers, but I'm less inclined to bite on the notion of their so-called independence.
Sidekick production hits close to home

Sidekick production hits close to home

Editor: Delta Stroke Recovery members attended a performance of The Secret Mask at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre last Friday.
Living with Diabetes 101

Living with Diabetes 101

Last weekend as my parents were testing their blood glucose, I informed them that my next column will be on diabetes, since November was Diabetes Awareness Month.
Will Paterson Park vision be recipient of a trick or treat?

Will Paterson Park vision be recipient of a trick or treat?

The Mystery of Paterson Park is the basis for this Halloween column. It's not so much scary as it is curious. I was going to talk about this later, however it has become more pressing since we have a municipal election on Nov.
Talent runs deep in race for council

Talent runs deep in race for council

Next month's municipal election has lost some of its luster without a race for the mayor's chair, but the battle to be on the last Lois Jackson-led council is one still worth watching. With five incumbents seeking another term, the Nov.
FHA no longer holding free flu shot clinic at McKee

FHA no longer holding free flu shot clinic at McKee

Editor: For several years, McKee Seniors' Recreation Centre in Ladner has provided the venue for a free flu shot clinic for seniors sponsored by Fraser Health. This year Fraser Health has advised us that it will not be providing this service.
Outages not caused by construction site

Outages not caused by construction site

Editor: There have been several power-related incidents in Tsawwassen this month. One power outage was caused by a fire at the top of a power pole near 18th Avenue and 56th Street.
Taking too much credit

Taking too much credit

Editor: Re: The Dragon Slayers, Oct. 24 As citizens, we are pleased that Whatcom County officially turned down the application for the radio towers in Point Roberts. We would like to thank all the many citizens who worked on this issue.
Shine on Sarah!

Shine on Sarah!

I am not a concert go-er. In fact, I can count the number of concerts I have been to in my life on both hands. My main aversion to concerts is the venues. They are too big, too crowded and too impersonal.
Food for Thought

Food for Thought

Last week I read with interest the story in our local paper about the hiring of a consultant to come up with a plan to keep local business thriving.