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When a storm is good
We have seen many storms. Last week's dual bombings, a decade ago twin towers fell. There are untold stories of daily personal tragedies. I've been through a few storms, and I'm sure you have too. Nobody escapes the storms.
Canadian politics oozes irony
Irony is one of my favourite things - as is politics. But that's kind of redundant. Because in this country, irony and politics are practically the same thing.
Book banners not bibliophiles
Sadly, I appear to have missed a mention of Freedom to Read Week, which in Canada was marked at the tail end of February and the first few days of March.
Pierre Coupey exhibit at West Van Museum
Pierre Coupey, Cutting Out the Tongue: Selected Work 1976-2012, at the West Vancouver Museum until April 27. Artist talk March 23, 2-3 p.m.
Book Banners Not Bibliophiles
Sadly, I appear to have missed a mention of Freedom to Read Week, which in Canada was marked at the tail end of February and the first few days of March.
Minister's Minute
I am driven to reconsider the book of Lamentations in the Bible this Lent. At the tragic news of a young person in our community being killed, I don't know where else to go. So for the moment I will remain in Lamentations.
City agrees to creative parking solution
CITY of North Vancouver council approved the rezoning and renovation of an industrial building at 246 East First St. Monday night, but it was the unique parking challenges - and solutions - that dominated most of the discussion.
Abbotsford photog scoops up awards
Abbotsford photographer Jason Brown won three Best in Class awards at a competition for professional photographers last week at Sun Peaks.
Hot tickets
Feb. 22, the Steve Delamar Band performs high energy gospel blues with originals by Steve and other rhythm and blues covers, at 7: 30 p.m. at House of James, 2743 Emerson St., Abbotsford. Call 604-8523701 for more information and upcoming events.
Express deliver surprise punch to Chiefs
In a season pinned by disappointment, heartbreak and misfortune, how apropos that the Coquitlam Express would finally feel the love in the week of Valentine's Day.
Chutzpah! Festival gets its groove on
Chutzpah! The Lisa Nemetz International Showcase of Jewish Performing Arts runs to March 3. Tickets at ticketstonight.ca. For more info visit chutzpahfestival. com.
Express' owners plan for next year
Frustration, disappointment and heartbreak could describe the feelings among the Coquitlam Express these days.
Local company alleges foreign steel dumping
A complaint by Richmond-based Tree Island Steel Ltd. has spurred the Canada Border Services Agency to launch a probe into alleged dumping of galvanized steel wire into Canada by China, Israel and Spain.
Prayer: powerful, needed . . . and too often neglected
Why do we not pray as we ought in spite of exhortations like:
