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Congested columnist confronts accusers

It’s been a tough few months on the personal front. First came my renewed battle with Revenue Canada over receipts claimed as “research expenses.” All I can say is the matter of my microbrewery fieldwork is now before the accountants at H&R Pufnstuf.
Swag received by the editor: Cooking spice (UPDATED)

Swag received by the editor: Cooking spice (UPDATED)

A catch-up post: This little bag came in a few weeks ago from Grayson's Catering . It's a general all-round spice useable for poultry, vegetables or whatever you put in an oven. Update (Nov. 22/13): The spice bag was not sent in as a promotion.
George Chow's urinal challenge; shameless politicians

George Chow's urinal challenge; shameless politicians

Let me bring some levity to your week. You all remember George Chow, don’t you? The former Vision Vancouver city councillor? The former NDP candidate? Yep, that guy. And as regular readers will know, Mr.
Editorial Cartoon: Nov. 13, 2013

Editorial Cartoon: Nov. 13, 2013

Bribery Is The New Pick Up: Trips, Plastic Surgeries and A Free Tank of Gas?

Bribery Is The New Pick Up: Trips, Plastic Surgeries and A Free Tank of Gas?

It’s old news that some women date in exchange for certain perks from men. I’ve heard of women dating men for new purses, nice dinners or even to use them for networking opportuntities.
Kes in show

Kes in show

Good news, fans of rock hard abs and sloppy clothing made by the nimble fingers of overseas garment factory workers.

Question for the editor: Central or Canada in CMHC?

A reader called asking about a reference to the "Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation" in our story "What's in a name? Whither Bobolink Park.
Bait and click

Bait and click

For the past few years now, online versions of many of this city and country’s daily newspapers have been our go-to, one-stop shop for all things Paulina Gretzky related.

Aboriginal child-welfare talks wasted $66 million

Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux doesn’t want the latest rocket from the independent watchdog of her ministry “misinterpreted.

Letter: VSB fundraising shames provincial government

Re: “VSB schools raise $3.4m in one year,” Nov.6.
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