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Queen of the Falls

(originally published at http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/review/queen-falls)   by Chris Van Allsburg | Released: April 4, 2011 | Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children (40 pages) Chris Van Allsburg adds another visually stunning creation to his repertoire with Queen of the Falls. The … Continue reading

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CBC News Your Take – Canada Votes 2011 – Victoria: Debate the Debaters

I’m interested in finding out what people in the Victoria area think about how the debate unfolded. The time difference here in B.C. did make it a bit difficult for us to watch it live – not everyone was able … Continue reading

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CBC News Your Take – Canada Votes 2011 – Greetings from Victoria BC

When I moved to Victoria from Toronto in mid-2009, the greetings I received seemed to range from “welcome to paradise” to “doesn’t it feel great to breathe clean air?” Without question, it’s a beautiful place, on the tip of large … Continue reading

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