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“I am hurt, but I am not slain. I shall lay me down and bleed a while, then rise and fight again.”
These are words legendary NDP leader Tommy Douglas borrowed from Andrew Barton and used to …
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May 20 2013 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier A New Face for an Old Icon
Facelifts typically don’t restore our former glory, especially after 60 years of hard living, and this is the case for the iconic Dal Grauer Substation. Built in 1953, this little historic gem on …
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May 6 2013 Verbatim Two is more than just 1+1
At my high school, curious teachers and classmates sometimes ask me, “What language do you speak at home? English or Mandarin?”
I tell them I speak both.
Occasionally, I find myself speaking in…
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May 6 2013 My Turn Mid-mandate, Stephen Harper’s agenda is about to take a different turn
last week, the government of Stephen Harper celebrated the second year of its majority mandate. I still remember his comment as he greeted his partisans after the Conservative victory in 2011.
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April 22 2013 Columns Teaching according to the country
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April 22 2013 Columns Boston on my mind
This issue, I’d like to take a break from the political arena. I feel the need to share my Boston Marathon experience.
The day started just fine. Clear skies and ideal weather conditions for a …
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