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LOOK AT THE SCIENCE WHEN IT COMES TO GM FOODS
Re: "These foods are cause for alarm," letter to the editor, Wednesday, April 10.
Local author shares African adventure
Tsawwassen author Melissa Haynes shares her experiences of volunteering at a Big Five game preserve in South Africa in her new book.
What's going on
Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.
Fighter still fighting the good fight
AT 82, former Canadian welterweight boxing champion Norm Gautreau is fast.
Thatcher conjured up socialism for the rich
"Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher forced Britain, kicking and screaming, to abandon its tired and tattered security blanket of a class-ridden and hierarchical society," reads the caption below a picture of the baroness on the front page of the April 9 Vancouver Sun. The same edition notes the death of famous stage magician Reveen, and I thought the caption below his picture - "famed illusionist dies" - was better suited to the former politician.
Mariners ready to take on the world's best
The Earl Marriott Mariners will be rubbing shoulders with some of the best high school rugby teams on the planet beginning April 29.
Watt watchers raise $5,000 for S. Africa
AFTER two months of switching off the lights and turning down the heat at home, students at Chartwell elementary school in West Vancouver are passing their energy savings on to needy families in South Africa.
What's going on
Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. For more information, call David at 604-9221035.
Social justice film festival this Friday, Saturday
Trinity United Church is preparing to host PoCo's only social justice film festival.
'Here I am. I'm going to do it'
Malcolm Gendall had a surprise guest visit him in his classroom at Earl Marriott Secondary earlier this year.
With no regrets
When Robin Esrock spent a year travelling the world in 2005, he embarked on a quest to discover the common thread between people across nationalities, genders, races and generations.
Old hands tickle ivories and funny bones
At the Stanley until April 14 Tickets: 604-687-1644 artsclub.ca
What's going on
Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.
What's going on
Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 155: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-9221035.
Storyteller inspires kids
There were tears and smiles during motivational speaker Shayne Smith's visit at a local high school on Friday.
