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COLUMN: Parenting is not a popularity contest

What may come as a surprise to some parents is that kids don’t just need rules and expectations, they want them as well.

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COLUMN: The 'positive campaign experiment

This election surprised British Columbians, but it also includes lessons and stories that many should take note of.

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COLUMN: Same old battle in B.C.

The final few weeks of the election were framed in the traditional us vs. them approach that is the hallmark of elections in this province.

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COLUMN: Is there a minority government in the cards?

Surrey and Delta voters have a key role to play in determining which the outcome of Tuesday's election.

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COLUMN: Surrey needs to be heard

The provincial parties which are contesting this election haven’t said too much about municipal issues.

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Liberals are best answer for BC's future

BC Local News - Monday May 6, 2013

Contributor urges careful consideration from voters before ballots are cast

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COLUMN: ‘Root causes’ are important

When subjects such as sociology are attacked by politicians, it displays the very 'root' problems existent in the political system today.

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Tough choices to make

Delta School District has the second-lowest spending on administration costs, yet the fifth-highest spending on instructional services.

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COLUMN: Bill Reid – No better booster

Cloverdale's unofficial ambassador deserving of Surrey's 2013 Good Citizen Award.

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COLUMN: Not ready to break the bond

I feel fortunate I didn’t have to stop breastfeeding my daughter at 12 months or earlier as many moms do when they return to work full-time.

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EDITORIAL: Don't snooze this one out

We’re doing our best to keep you informed about the May 14 provincial election. The rest is up to you.

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EDITORIAL: A serious issue made visible

Everyone must demand better resources for mental illness, which directly affects one in five Canadians and indirectly impacts us all.

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COLUMN: Delta police reach out to those with mental illness

Police are seeing a drastic increase in calls for service where mental health and addiction issues are the underlying problem.

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COLUMN: Surrey has challenges

A great deal has been invested in new roads, bridges, overpasses and other infrastructure but transit spending has lagged behind badly.

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COLUMN: Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep

In our bid to complete multiple tasks throughout the day, we may just be neglecting one of the most important aspects of our lives.

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COLUMN: School praise well-deserved

The Surrey School District has always attracted exceptional staff – going back at least 60 years or more.

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COLUMN: The preschool predicament

When it comes to long-term benefits, it’s not so much which preschool a toddler goes to, but whether they attend at all.

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COLUMN: Tolls at the polls?

The cost of using the Port Mann Bridge and the blatant unfairness of the current tolling system needs to become a major election issue.

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COLUMN: Thirty years of giving

In 1983, a group of dedicated citizens with the desire to stand up and make a difference founded the Surrey Food Bank.

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COLUMN: Dedicate an hour to Mother Earth

During this year's Earth Hour, really consider your carbon footprint and environmental impact on the planet.

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