At the Bus Bay: An Uncivilized Civilization

At about 8:35pm two nights ago, I sat huddled in my jacket amid frigid temperatures waiting for my 323 bus at the Surrey Central Bus Bay. A woman sat down beside me, and asked “Hey there darling, would you mind if I smoked here?”. I paused for a couple of seconds, before...

Kitsilano BC: Coffee Beans Picked By Monkeys On Sale

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know there is a reason why I have a penchant for Columbian Coffee, perhaps it's taste, perhaps that Juan Valdez and his Loyal donkey lovingly hand pick the South...

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"Take Me Out to the Ballpark for Summer Fun Life is good at Fenway celebrates summer fun and good old-fashioned Americana at the nation's favorite ballpark. A crowd of 20,000 will enjoy a field of dreams day...

China's Communist Party gets a taste for the blogging craze

"Around 20 officials from a town in eastern China have set up their own blogs after being encouraged by a local Communist Party leader, state media said..... However, the Chinese journalists noticed that visitors to the site are not allowed to post their comments...

Avril Lavigne apologizes for spitting (AP)

" 59 minutes ago NEW YORK - Avril Lavigne " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Avril Lavigne has agreed that spitting at the paparazzi is probably not a good thing to do. Lavigne issued a statement apologizing after she and her husband, Deryck Whibley of Sum 41,...

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