Word Explorer

I stumbled across an interesting podcast available from dictionary.com. Called the ‘Word Explorer, it’s not exactly ambient background sound for dinner parties but short, informative explanations of the meaning and origin of common words. Have a listen…you may enjoy it.

Shane Kennedy Podcast

I had a conversation with Shane Kennedy at the Sutterbrook Starbucks yesterday for the Aprilroad Podcast. An interesting and talkative guy, Shane ran against Joe Trasolini for Mayor of Port Moody in the last municipal election. He didn’t win but I got the impression he may take a run at city council in the future […]

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Prime Minister Obama

A letter to the editor in today’s Province ‘Opinion’ page: Re: Obama’s visit to Canada (Feb. 19). Best line from one of the many people who showed up on Parliament Hill to catch a glimpse of the U.S. president: “President Obama waved, and the other guy waved, too!”