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Park board already knew meeting outcome

To the editor: Re: "Police called to marathon meeting, Feb. 6. Based on the actions of the elected commissioners at a hastily called "special" park board meeting on Monday evening, it's clear that the decision was made before the doors even opened.

Eternal fascism spilling from the silver screen

It hasn't been a great year for Oscar selections. There are three unimpressive films positioned to win big later this month at the 85th Academy Awards, leading with Steven Spielberg's Lincoln. The other two are historical pieces as well.

'Community' At Risk In Park Board Funding Plan

To the editor: Note Vision's subtle smear campaign - the associations are spending "public funds" on advertising! It is for shame.

'Community' at risk in park board funding plan

To the editor: Re: "Vision pokes hornet's nest at community centres," Feb. 1.

Geoff olson a 'real treasure'

To the editor: Re: "More hopeful headlines from an imaginary future," Feb. 1. My family always enjoys Geoff Olson's columns and cartoons. Today's column is an especially enjoyable tickle to the funny-and-witty bone. Olson is a real treasure.

Is it time to phase out Vision's Penny?

There is at least one penny a growing number of people in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­would be happy to see taken out of circulation. That would be Penny Ballem, Vancouver's city manager.

Park board plan a vision-less ploy

To the editor: Re: "Community centres protest park board's plan," Feb. 1. I oppose the park board's plan to take control of community centre revenue.

City plan abandoned for 'ad-hockery'

To the editor: Re: "The birth of Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods," Jan. 28. Thanks to Fiona Hughes for exhuming the backstory on Vancouver's 22 neighbourhoods (Jan 28).

Do you scold naughty children? I do

Parenting. It can be such a joy - and a pain in the behind. The scolding part for instance. Don't enjoy it, but it has to be done when the need arises.

Rants: Week of Feb. 7

Dining distraction To the parents who took their four children to the Reef Restaurant on Main Street on Thursday, January 31: the restaurant is not a playground! Three of your children ran up and down the length of the restaurant throughout the eveni
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