All’s Quiet on the Classroom Front?
The ongoing dispute between BC Teachers and the Liberal Government is about to get a lot quieter as Vancouver School Board considers cutting all music programs in elementary schools to make up a budget shortfall.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, “A Death Not Foretold”
Celebrated author and Nobel laureate, Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died in Mexico City at age 87.
24-Skiddo 2!
BC Liberal’s Bill 24, allowing removal of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, is a threat to the sustainability of agriculture say farmers. Increased pressure from developers will inflate land prices and make farming financially unfeasible.
24 Skidoo!
A recent SFU study has concluded that our brains re “over the hill” by age 24. Sadly, another study has shown that our brains don’t reach maturity until age 25!
The Fur Won’t Fly!
Pappas Furs closes its doors after 100 years. B.C wildlife celebrates.
The Ancient Mariner
Renowned British Conductor, Sir Neville Marriner turns 90 April 15th
Ed “Fast-Draw”
Minister for International Trade, Ed Fast caused a near-brawl in Canada’s Parliament when he made a gun gesture toward Opposition Member Niki Ashton saying “Boom”, and then denied doing it, refused to apologize and insisted the opposition was “misleading the House”, despite being caught on video.
“Buck, Buck Bucks!” Why the “Chicken Cup” shouldn’t cross the road
A 500-year-old Ming tea-cup sold for over $36 million at Sotheby’s auction.
The Expanding “Rust Belt”
Huntington West Virginia, in the American “Rust Belt”, has been named the Fattest City in America, with 40% of its population classified as obese.
George W Bush : Paint By Numbers?
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“What comes after # 43?”
An exhibition of portraits painted by former President Bush opens in Dallas. [ He signs his work “43” as the 43rd president]
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 