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Great article by fav author: Mary-Jo Dionne I'M NOT FEELING WELL WHEN I ANSWER THE PHONE. It's that season, I suppose. The one that can leave you talking through your nose-freezing with unexplained shivers in one stuffed breath, and sweating like a UFC fighter in the next. Basically, it's a day that reminds me how grateful I am to have a work-fr… read more

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By Patricia Komar "READY!" Brio, a quivering snow ball of energy, balances on hind legs, front paws pushing up and down, praying, begging to be released. His eyes are fixed on owner Sherrie Shorman. "Set!" The Bichon flips around. "Go! Jump!" At last! Brio flies over the first hurdle with Shorman running to his left. "Tunnel!" He turns a shar… read more

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The 21st century hunt for treasure By Patricia Komar We’re surrounded by stumps. Stumps of old dead cedar trees. Dark hollow eyes—cuts that at one time held springboards for loggers of long ago— watch me. Witch’s beard hangs from tree branches. A raven caws as if to frighten me away. No, I’m not scared. Not this time. I have Bruno … read more

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Oh Toby, you had me at "I love talking walks in Stanley Park and raw meat"! Meet Toby: Breed: Jack Russell Hometown: Vancouver, BC Nicknames: Toaster; Nugget; Pooperscooper Likes: Squeaky balls; sunshine; squirrels; licking my face in the morning; nighttime walks (the raccoons are out!) Dislikes: Wind; alarms; not being allowed on the couch Fav… read more

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There’s no doubt that my generation (Y? Pepsi? Next? Whatever we’re called) is a generation raised on TV. I won’t deny it: TV has influenced my choices and preferences in most things: music, culture, books, movies, people, places and of course, dogs. Other than my real-life dog Rufus, who convinced me in about four seconds to be a dog fan… read more