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‘CleanBC’ recycled strategies and gestures don’t help environment

These days and these times, many of us feel we have to do something to adapt to climate changes. It is colder than usual, or hotter and drier, or it is wet when the ground is supposed to be frozen over. There are “unprecedented” severe weather events to be ready for.

It was about 350 years ago that candy makers were making hard white sugar sticks to enjoy. These were loved by many and this type of confection soon became a popular favorite. If you are not used to many sweets, then it would probably be a treat. When the trees were starting to become part of celebrations, they were decorated often with food items probably mostly cookies and treats, possibly including some of these sugar sticks.

Most of us are looking forward to celebrating with our family and friends over the upcoming holidays. For some of us that means the traditional Christmas celebrations. Trees, Santa, gifts, Nativity and caroling. Possibly some food. There are many other festivals and holidays around the world during the fall/winter season.

By Elli Kohnert

Imagining a meeting between the author and the main character of a well-loved story, 175 years later

Opposition leader sees unpredictable year ahead in 2019

Did you ever notice how much the fog changes our outlook on a day?

So, the other day I had a big dilemma. For those who know me I try to always see the good in others and I am not usually let down.

B.C. legislature speaker’s latest self-serving move is incredible