Chilly dip

They shivered, shook and took the plunge Jan. 1 at Delta's 29th annual Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach. A crowd of close to 200 swimmers braved the chilly waters as 1,000 or so cheered them on from the relative warmth of the shoreline. Taking this year's honour as the first to... more  

Renaissance man

From the human form to machines, Tsawwassen artist applies his vision to it all When Garett Campbell-Wilson paints, he has all the colours he could possibly want in front of him. He has a theme in mind—it might be a landscape,... more

• Celebrate responsibly
• Heavy weather Fluffy white stuff puts Delta snow removal budget in the red
• Locks mandatory

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Goal setting Pacers eye Fraser Valley berth

Weeks into the senior girls basketball season, Delta Secondary head coach Bill Lambert says his team is still in search of a playing style. But that doesn’t have him worried since his charges have a goal firmly in mind they... more

• Icy attraction Frigid dip on new year’s day a big draw
• Provincial leaders
• Delta dominates

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Fresh thinking

Mark Rattée and fiance Tiffany Poirier had opened Ladner’s newest Italian restaurant for a total of five nights, and already they’re welcoming repeat customers. One man has dined at Marco’s Italian Bistro three of those evenings, while another claimed the chef’s... more

• Recession victims scammed
• Expanding list
• ›bizbits Flavour favorites business

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Country cool

Join Rick Tippe in Ladner to celebrate the new year About two dozen of Rick Tippe’s songs have risen to top 40 singles on Canadian country music charts. And still the performer is friendly, down to earth and enthusiastic. During a... more

• Christmas concert

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Prize catch—Maritime (East Coast) Fish Chowder

Ingredients ½ lb. bacon – cut into small pieces 1 cup diced celery 2 cups diced sweet onion 6 cups diced potatoes 4 cups water or fish stock 2 lb haddock or any other white fish 2 lb. fresh cod fillets 200 gm smoked cod (a tiny bit)... more

• > Tree Chipping Fundraiser
• No kids? No kidding
• Rose and Crown chef creates in a festive spirit Bacon wrapped turkey breast with cranberry pine nut stuffing Holiday specialty

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Beyond beauty

I’ve long maintained Subaru is one of the most underrated vehicle manufacturers in the automotive marketplace. The brand seems to always lag well behind other Japanese nameplates such as Honda, Toyota and now the surging Mazda marque. Why do I rate... more

• History lessons
• History lessons
• The gift of books

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TransLink car levy is on comeback trail

Was it only three years ago that transportation minister Kevin Falcon all but ruled out new driver taxes, such as a vehicle levy? How times change. Back then, in late 2005, the minister was crushing tentative suggestions from some gutsy mayors that... more

• War of the Words - Dec. 22
• War of the Words
• Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

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