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Go away, emojis

Go away, emojis

If you are alive and have a smartphone, you’ve probably used an emoji, had an emoji used in a text to you, or read some kind of article talking about how people love emojis.
No encouragement to vote

No encouragement to vote

When it comes to voter turnout, I seriously wonder how it’s going to be this year. Elections Canada cannot encourage the public to vote thanks to the Fair Elections Act.
To reduce child poverty, Canadian children need a champion

To reduce child poverty, Canadian children need a champion

The time has come for Canada to adopt a child poverty reduction strategy
Typical late harvest weather makes for long days

Typical late harvest weather makes for long days

Vic’s View
Ritz should be apologizing

Ritz should be apologizing

It is unfortunate political candidates must generally be advised not to explain complicated policy or use witticisms because they risk being misquoted. An example occurred in the last letters section of the Regional Optimist (Sue Greenbank, Oct. 8).
Thanks for the service

Thanks for the service

Linda’s Lines
Tories pit seniors against Generation Squeeze

Tories pit seniors against Generation Squeeze

The federal government spends nearly $21,000 annually per retiree compared to $4,350 per person under age 45
COP21 is about the money, not the environment

COP21 is about the money, not the environment

COP21 hopes to impose global carbon-trading to save the financial backside of those who rushed to invest in renewables
Supply management alive and well under TPP

Supply management alive and well under TPP

Conservatives effectively closed the door on any meaningful revisions to supply management
Do Canadians pay too much in taxes?

Do Canadians pay too much in taxes?

Here's why that's the wrong question to ask
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