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Rats! Big ones! Small ones! Raaaaaats!

Rats! Big ones! Small ones! Raaaaaats!

Apparently, the city has a rat problem. Apparently, the city doesn’t have a rat problem. Apparently, I’m confused. That was my reaction after leaving the last council meeting I covered in 2014.
Swag received by the editor: My preciousss

Swag received by the editor: My preciousss

Three bottles of Hobbit-related beer arrived this afternoon without explanation or context.
Letter: Clarifying Marpole matters

Letter: Clarifying Marpole matters

To the editor: Re: “ Vision weakened by the 2014 election ,” Dec. 19. Allen Garr’s column credits the push-back of rezoning the majority of Marpole to Janet Fraser and her website Marpole Matters. Not so.
Opinion: Canadian Taxpayers Federation tax their credibility

Opinion: Canadian Taxpayers Federation tax their credibility

Before you get to the question of yes or no on the referendum to increase sales tax for the proposed transit plan, you may want to ask yourself another question: Who or what is the Canadian Taxpayers Federation? And why are they getting so much air t
SWIMS OFFERS US UP SOME STYLE FOR RAINY DAYS

SWIMS OFFERS US UP SOME STYLE FOR RAINY DAYS

There are a few occasions that make styling a great look a little more difficult. One of those days I know all too well living in Vancouver is rainy days.
Editorial Cartoon: Jan. 9, 2015

Editorial Cartoon: Jan. 9, 2015

Taxing March expected for taxpayers

Taxing March expected for taxpayers

March is shaping up to be an expensive month for taxpayers.
Hey, Girl Scouts…

Hey, Girl Scouts…

Besides the first day of spring and the latest topless protest video Charlie Smith posts on the Georgia Straight’s website, few things get our bellies jiggling in anticipation as much as the yearly arrival and subsequent shame of Girl Scout Cookies.
Editorial cartoon: Jan. 6, 2015

Editorial cartoon: Jan. 6, 2015

Letter: Dunbar development story underdeveloped

Letter: Dunbar development story underdeveloped

To the editor: Re: “ Dunbar projects approved ,” Dec. 19. Your attention to the two proposed Dunbar redevelopments is much appreciated, but I think you let Brian Jackson and the city off too lightly on one point.
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