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EDITORIAL: Dialogue on poverty

Abbotsford News - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar spent the past several weeks trying to subsist on the $610 monthly welfare rate.

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COLUMN: How 'smart' is the protest over this?

Abbotsford News - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Our last bill from BC Hydro included a rather large ‘catch-up’ fee.

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EDITORIAL: Looming global energy issues behind carbon tax

Abbotsford News - Friday February 3, 2012

In 2008, when B.C. introduced its carbon tax, it was widely hailed as a model of environmental and economic design.

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COLUMN: Inking the deal made decades ago

Abbotsford News - Saturday February 4, 2012

Abbotsford News reporter Kevin Mills details a promise he made years ago if his beloved hockey team won the Stanley Cup.

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Slots decision disappoints

Abbotsford News - Sunday February 5, 2012

As president of the Abbotsford Bingo Association, I would like to express my disappointment with city council meeting of Jan. 23.

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Will Taboo Sex Show uphold community values?

Abbotsford News - Sunday February 5, 2012

Should we pay attention to Gerda Peachey’s claim that the Taboo Sex shows will have a detrimental impact on our community?

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COLUMN: Giving new meaning to ‘pearly white’ teeth

Abbotsford News - Wednesday February 1, 2012

The inspiration for a column comes in many ways, and last week one was delivered in remarkable fashion ...

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EDITORIAL: Water pressure

Abbotsford News - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Since water meters were installed in all Abbotsford homes, residents have been charged for the amount of water they use.

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COLUMN: Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’

Abbotsford News - Friday January 27, 2012

Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began.

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EDITORIAL: Impractical slots decision

Abbotsford News - Friday January 27, 2012

Puzzling is perhaps the kindest description that can be given to Abbotsford council’s 5-4 decision to disallow more slot machines.

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COLUMN: Can critical thinking become too critical?

Abbotsford News - Saturday January 28, 2012

Maybe we love to rebel against authority. Maybe we feel we’re our own experts, empowered by the ability to search any topic online.

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EDITORIAL: Prepare for winter

Abbotsford News - Thursday January 26, 2012

It took awhile, but winter finally arrived, albeit just for a week.

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COLUMN: It could have, and has been, worse

Abbotsford News - Wednesday January 25, 2012

The wonder of snow is that it can be both concealing and revealing.

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COLUMN: A personal milestone in the new year

Abbotsford News - Sunday January 22, 2012

Abbotsford blogger Pauline Buck muses about a new year — and new challenges.

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EDITORIAL: S'no fun driving

Abbotsford News - Friday January 20, 2012

West Coast winter driving conditions can be different than other parts of Canada.

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A great hospital

Abbotsford News - Friday January 20, 2012

At the beginning of this new year, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff of Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

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EDITORIAL: Prudent use of money

Abbotsford News - Wednesday January 18, 2012

In challenging economic and financial times, taxpayers expect their governments to conduct their business accordingly.

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COLUMN: Killing two ‘birds’ with one stone?

Abbotsford News - Wednesday January 18, 2012

Touch-typing has taken on new meaning with my right index finger currently partially numb and wrapped in a bandage, causing many a miscue.

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COLUMN: Worrying is a worrisome thing

Abbotsford News - Sunday January 15, 2012

Abbotsford News editor Andrew Holota muses about why he worries so much.

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Best equipment for armed forces

Abbotsford News - Sunday January 15, 2012

In regard to an article that was written about three weeks ago, concerning the F35 stealth fighter ...

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