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'Retrospection, vision' needed

'Retrospection, vision' needed

EDITOR, There are times for reflection and times for change.
Christmas bazaar season is upon us

Christmas bazaar season is upon us

What are you doing tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 19)? Why not plan on attending the annual St. John's Anglican Church Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.? This popular event features delicious home baking, preserves, sewing and crafts, jewelry and a raffle.
Election 6/23: just imagine

Election 6/23: just imagine

I was in the pub recently chatting with an ex-municipal councillor when the discussion turned, of course, to the upcoming election. "So, Paul," he asked.
'We embrace all comers'

'We embrace all comers'

EDITOR, Re. "Sign complaint," from Owen Carter of Mississauga (Letters, Chief, Nov. 11). Owen Carter, visiting from Mississauga, thought our election signs were a joke.
Auli's changed the game

Auli's changed the game

EDITOR, I have to say I have never been more interested and excited about municipal politics until this election and the life Auli, running for mayor, has injected into this small community's election.
Fungi in the soil: mushrooms, mycelia and mycorrhiza

Fungi in the soil: mushrooms, mycelia and mycorrhiza

In the cool, damp and dark of the autumn forest, fungi are flourishing everywhere. Don't be fooled - there is far more to a fungus than the humble mushroom.
SODC words of caution

SODC words of caution

EDITOR, The Oceanfront is a world-class location in its own right. It will attract investor interest by the very nature of its location between mountains and sea.
Seeing beauty through the weeds

Seeing beauty through the weeds

It is a classic lesson. When life throws you lemons, you need to find a way to make lemonade. I've been suffering from a bad back for the past few months, which is most inopportune when you garden for a living.
Offering a silent, heartfelt tribute

Offering a silent, heartfelt tribute

One I never met. The other I only met once on the White Cliffs of Dover. I was no more than six years old. We played cricket with a bright, red ball. The unkempt grass above the chalky drop-off threatened to gobble it up.
Disappointed constituent

Disappointed constituent

EDITOR, After my latest experience in dealing with MPs and their offices, I long for the old days (about a decade ago) when we had MPs like John Reynolds and MLAs like Harry Lali, who actually took time to listen to requests from their constituents a
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