Jim McGregor

Level of Olympic excitement almost matches 2010 fever

Before we knew it , we were up early watching sports we know little about.

The importance of getting your Valentine card just right

Back in elementary school, if you had a crush on a girl, you had to be careful with the wording and even the printing.

At long last, I can make use of my shop

The shop had become a giant storage bin, but at last it has become a work area.

A toast to the lassies, essential to us all

Robbie Burns believed that if he treated women badly, then wrote them a poem, everything would be just fine.

‘Convenience’ has very different meanings

What is convenient for a financial institution may not be convenient for the customer.

Not quite old-time hockey

The Winter Classic is played outdoors, but other similarities to old time hockey are few.

Bring on the New Year

It’s a bit difficult to watch the national and international news when…

Celebrate your reason for the season

I recently saw  an ad that was  displayed online: “For sale, gold…

Travelling with toys leaves no room for troubles

I was driving from Willowbrook Mall with three bags full of toys…

Some features in stores turn off Christmas shoppers

Make your store a welcoming place and customers will come, says Jim McGregor.

Jutta Haberman was among the well-dressed guests who turned out on Sunday for the second annual Thank You For Caring — A Christmas Tea Fundraiser in support of the Langley Christmas Bureau. Co-chaired by Marilyn Morgan, daughter of Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, and Jean Schaffer, wife of City of Langley acting Mayor Ted Schaffer, the event, held at the Coast Hotel, featured live music, tea and dessert. The 480 guests bid on more than 100 silent auction items, and organizers exceeded their goal of raising $20,000 in support of the Christmas Bureau, raising $21,000.

Special small-town Christmas traditions revived

The sense of community in Langley is wonderful, as it shows that people really care about each other.

Jutta Haberman was among the well-dressed guests who turned out on Sunday for the second annual Thank You For Caring — A Christmas Tea Fundraiser in support of the Langley Christmas Bureau. Co-chaired by Marilyn Morgan, daughter of Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, and Jean Schaffer, wife of City of Langley acting Mayor Ted Schaffer, the event, held at the Coast Hotel, featured live music, tea and dessert. The 480 guests bid on more than 100 silent auction items, and organizers exceeded their goal of raising $20,000 in support of the Christmas Bureau, raising $21,000.

Women played a big role in Second World War

Some joined armed forces, others joined work force but almost all of them made many sacrifices for the war effort.

Actually, we dress up in different costumes every day

I decided to go to a masquerade party as something that strikes fear into all Canadians. I put on a suit and tie and went as a senator.

Sunday school taught some valuable lessons

Going to Sunday school was the law in our home, columnist Jim McGregor recalls.

Lots of little things add up to a great Thanksgiving

Much to give thanks for, even when the words don't come easily

A Zen-like attitude towards traffic delays

Many Langley residents have felt "you can't get there from here" this summer.

Important to have time to leave life’s challenges behind

A short break gives me abundant energy for the rest of the year.

The promise of finding treasure

The Cruise-In swap meet is a place where people hope to find just what they're looking for.

Rolling thunder at 5 a.m.

It’s worth rising early to watch Cruise-In set up

The Clova – part of my past

For those growing up in Langley, the Clova was often the best place to see a movie. It's still there and showing movies.