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Rod Mickleburgh
Are Tories aware that B.C. residents are still standing despite the dreaded carbon tax?

Federal Conservatives dismiss levy as the Darth Vader of economic destroyers

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Gary Mason
If only traffic safety rules could outlaw human stupidity

Recently announced efforts to cut pedestrian-motor vehicle accident rates can’t legislate against the abundance of shockingly poor decisions by distracted people at both ends

A pedestrian sign crossing in Vancouver May 24, 2012.
Tom Hawthorn
Kayak builder a prophet from the wilderness

George Dyson, a science historian and master boat builder, never completed high school but educated himself – and lived in a treehouse

George Dyson built a treehouse 95 feet above the ground at Belcarra, outside Vancouver, where he revived the fast, light kayaks known as baidarkas.
Mark Hume
Ready oar not: Rowboat crew is circling Vancouver Island

Five-man team of rowers aim to travel 1,200 kilometres to raise awareness of ocean conservation issues

Four friends, whose nautical adventure is being sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, are rowing around the Vancouver Island to help raise public awareness about ocean conservation.
Alexandra Gill
Culinary nostalgia underwhelms the palate

Yaletown celebrity hot spot treats its guest list far more seriously than its food

XO Fried Rice is served at Chinois, 1035 Mainland St. in Vancouver.
Stephen Quinn
Digging the joys of urban gardening

How growing your own vegetables can transform a non-believer

Produce harvested from an urban garden.
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