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In my opinion
The best possible arrangement
      Whether the county made a good deal on remediation costs of the Dufferin Oaks exterior finish might be a matter of debate, but it would seem to have been the best possible arrangement they could have made.
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Angles 'n' Attitudes
Fun, but is it poetry?
      They say that there is a kind of poetry that everyone can write. It is called a limerick. Its master, though not its inventor, was Edward Lear (1812- 1888) who was a painter and illustrator as well. He once, by royal command, gave Queen Victoria drawing lessons. but in doing so ignored Court etiquette too often. She and her attendants were not amused.
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National Affairs
A 'long overdue' proposal by PM Harper
      Some see it as a plot. Then again, some people think everything is a plot. But the fact is, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's proposal to add 33 seats to the current 308 House of Commons seat total is long overdue. And much fairer to Ontario than the current situation.
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Queen's Park
Conservatives need attractive new policies
      Opponents of the Ontario Liberals must be wondering what they have to do to win an election, because obviously they are not doing the right things now.
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From the Global Classroom
Unseen Beauty of the Natural World
      There is a whole world of natural art out there at our finger tips. These are art forms we'll never find at the AGO where artists get recognition when their work is exhibited. Mother Nature creates her work on a different medium which is accepted without our really seeing what we've been given. (Unless of course 'man' sees a monetary value in it).
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Dipping Into the Past
Editor decries dual roles of R. L. Mortimer as principal, rival editor
      125 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 2, 1884 • Writes editor W. L. Smith in the Shelburne Economist: The ECONOMIST has repeatedly taken exception to the manner in which the headmaster of our public school is permitted to engage in other callings, to the neglect of his responsible charge as teacher,
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Christian Perspectives
Walking in the Spirit is walking in love
      Walking in the Spirit is walking in love. It seems that so often when we think of walking in the Spirit (Spirit of God) we think of the supernatural; moving in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, with power and signs and wonders, just as Jesus did when he walked on earth.
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Royal Canadian Legion News
      Come out and join us every Thursday from 7pm to 11:30 pm for a jam session. Public welcome, bring an instrument or come sing along On Saturday Oct 3rd join us for Karaoke from 9pm to 1am with host Jill Phillips. Members and guest welcome.
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