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23. January 2011 | 19:18

Founding reflections for Sikh temple in Abbotsford

Sucha Thandi recalls the contributions made by Sikh pioneers at the Abbotsford Lumber Mill and his uncle Sundar to the historic Gur Sikh Temple. (News Source: Abbotsford Mission Times - 02:21:17)

Jordan offers frosty, sparkling blend of wine and celebration

It was a happy accident that introduced Michelle Moore and Janet Kapinski to Jordan village’s annual homage to all things wine and winter last year. The two friends from Port Credit arrived at the Inn on the Twenty for a weekend getaway, only to find it extremely difficult to get a parking spot.[…] (News Source: St. Catharines Standard - 06:42:03)

Historic Hotel Galvez celebrates century mark

The Hotel Galvez, built in 1911 as a symbol of Galveston’s recovery after the Hurricane of 1900, has been a military headquarters during World War II, a temporary White House for President Franklin D. (News Source: Greater Houston Weekly - 06:12:39)

Aspen Ridge Care Centre chases away the winter blahs with ’70s party

DECATUR - In a makeshift cheer, Darenda Wagner urged, “We’re not older people! We’re back in the ’70s. (News Source: Herald & Review - 05:52:12)

Good Deeds: Grateful for many angels at medical center

EDITOR’S NOTE: We reserve this space for readers to publicly say thanks to good Samaritans. If you’d like to acknowledge a good deed, write to us in fewer than 300 words at The Capital, P.O. Box 911, Annapolis, MD 21404, or send an e-mail to capletts@capitalgazette.com . — There are angels amongst us, and they can be found in the emergency room and througho… (News Source: The Capital - 05:01:47)

Belief comes naturally to kids not constrained by cynicism

Believe. A child does. In the early afternoon of Dec. 24, two working parents arrive home to prepare for Christmas Eve. In a nod to their own traditions, the Christmas tree does not go up until this day. Except for an advent wreath, there are few decorations around the house. (News Source: The Delta Optimist - 19:29:28)

Hopping on Victoria’s beer bandwagon

Once again, it’s time to visit some of British Columbia’s established treasures and unexpected pleasures. Those who believe that sophisticated sipping can only involve snifters of brandy or glasses or wine have often considered “beer” and “culture” to be mutually exclusive concepts. (News Source: The Delta Optimist - 23:44:20)

Attendees in Bath treated to supper fit for a Scotsman

If there was a guest of honor Saturday night at the Eagle Eye Golf Club, it was a sheep’s stomach stuffed with oatmeal and organ meats. (News Source: DeWitt-Bath Review - 09:03:14)

Baguio to unveil Panagbenga Park

BAGUIO CITY-The Panagbenga Park is the newest addition to the 16-year running Baguio Flower Festival, dubbed Panagbenga. This year’s five-week festival carries the theme “Environment and Community in Harmony.” The park is situated in the area where, on December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Camp John Hay (CJH) and the Pacific War started. Then on September 3, 1945, General Tomoyuki Yamashita … (News Source: Business Mirror - 11:10:54)