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Just a futile exercise

Just a futile exercise

If anyone is looking for a sneak preview of what is going to happen in January, after the release of the Joint Review Panel's report on the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, just follow what's been happening with the New Prosperity project.
Ukraine could make cautious return to talks with EU

Ukraine could make cautious return to talks with EU

Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych had much explaining to do at the summit meeting of the European Union in Vilnius, Lithuania last Thursday.
Song of the day

Song of the day

This weekend, the big Hollywood news was the sudden death of actor Paul Walker, best known for his roles in the Fast and Furious film franchise.
The logic of taxes

The logic of taxes

It's not the big taxes that upset most people as much as the little taxes that invade the middle of every day.
Friendly and fashion conscious

Friendly and fashion conscious

Is customer service a thing of the past? Definitely not. Today I want to talk about my friend Ann, customer service extraordinaire and my favourite sales person in the ladies wear section at Sears in the Pine Centre Mall.
Mad, mad deals

Mad, mad deals

'It's Black Friday," she said. "Want to go to Wally World?" "Wait," I replied. "I have to reload." A seasoned shopper would be better prepared. Down in the U.S.
That's a lot of what ifs...

That's a lot of what ifs...

What if PM Harper had disclosed why the Conservatives disavowed Helena Guergis? Or why he didn't fire Tony Clements for his paperless $50 million riding boost at the G7? What if he had told David Emerson that he wouldn't appoint him to a Cabinet post
Out-of-control dogs a danger

Out-of-control dogs a danger

I used to love dogs, I owned three of them. My dogs spent their days laying by the front door, barking and growling at wild animals and strangers who came down our driveway. My dogs never left the boundaries of my property unless I took them walking.
Not ready for Christmas crunch

Not ready for Christmas crunch

Christmas time is here again and again, I'm not quite ready. Every year, my husband and I decide that we'll be more organized and buy our gifts throughout the year. Here we are again, two paycheques before Christmas, with only three gifts bought.
15th Ave. doesn't need another crosswalk

15th Ave. doesn't need another crosswalk

It's ridiculous that the city is even considering putting another crosswalk at 15th Avenue and Quinn Street.