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Readers’ letters, Victoria Times Colonist, April 1, 2024

Government’s lovely gift for homeowners; keep lights on into January; all those empty roads

Recognizing racism; Christian values built our country; build schools so they can eventually house seniors

After a very difficult few years the mighty Falkirk bairns are once again knocking on the door of a Scottish Cup Final bringing back memories of that never to be forgotten night when the famous old trophy was paraded through the darkened streets of the town and young and old alike by the thousands celebrated like there was no tomorrow.

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Here's what happened when Dundee FC's footballers picked up the microphone and had a brief crack at pop stardom in 1964. 

Pat Liney might never have gone on to achieve legendary status with Dundee FC if it wasn't for an injury to one of his school chums.

Michael Alexander speaks to author Graeme Strachan about the brawls, bribes and broken dreams of Dundee FC's 1962-63 European Cup run.

Brawls, Bribes and Broken Dreams: How Dundee Almost Won The European Cup recounts the amazing events of the club's quest for glory in 1962.

Everyone at Dundee Football Club was saddened to learn of the death of former player George Ryden, who passed away earlier this month, aged 81. Centre-half George played for The Dee during the club’s golden era of the early sixties, making 87 appearances over four seasons, which included playing in the 1964 Scottish Cup Final … Continued