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Ministerial message: Still connected by love

Ministerial message: Still connected by love

Some people keep pictures of their family and friends on a table or a counter in their house.
Valleyview II tenants urge public activism

Valleyview II tenants urge public activism

Dear Editor It’s been almost two-years since the media first reported on the shenanigans here at Valleyview Tower II. Nothing has improved, it’s gotten worse. Myself and many others have made dozens of calls to management and senior staff.
Telling a nosy person, ‘It’s none of your business’

Telling a nosy person, ‘It’s none of your business’

Ed and I spoke yesterday about the need for both secrecy or privacy and transparency and accountability before others. There is often a thin line between how much others need to know about us and what is none of their business.
Difficulty parting with stuff could be a hoarding disorder

Difficulty parting with stuff could be a hoarding disorder

Being stuck at home because of the pandemic has made me face the truth that I need to do some painting. I have a new gallon of paint ready for needed touch-ups and closet doors.
Lots of movie release news, plus a few words about Tom and Jerry

Lots of movie release news, plus a few words about Tom and Jerry

Cairns on Cinema
Kids do the darndest things

Kids do the darndest things

Who out there remembers a program, on both TV and radio, called “Kids Say the Darndest Things!” hosted by Art Linkletter? He put regular people, especially kids, at ease in front of a microphone, asked them simple questions and received hilarious ans
Keep counting

Keep counting

Compliments come in all sizes and forms: genuine or insincere; solicited or spontaneous; or, an accolade meant to produce a smile.
Butterfly-friendly gardens an invitation to visit or stay

Butterfly-friendly gardens an invitation to visit or stay

Are you happy it is again time to consider purchasing seeds for growing your garden this year? Have you thought about growing something that will lure some interesting critters into your space, so you can enjoy yet another aspect of your garden? Thin
Oxfam: Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses yet billions will live in poverty for a decade plus

Oxfam: Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses yet billions will live in poverty for a decade plus

Submitted The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more than a decade for the world’s poorest to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic, reveals a new Oxfam report rel
As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back

As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back

Starbucks will close 300 restaurants in Canada by March. Other chains will likely follow suit. But have no fear, chains will surely open other stores but certainly not in city centres
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