Gamblers indulged while people go hungry

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Shelagh’s comment on an interesting juxtaposition on a recent Times-Colonist cover.

Sunday’s front page had an interesting juxtaposition: a nice picture of people taking part in a walk held for the Coldest Night of the Year to help the hungry and homeless, and story about the B.C. Lottery Corp. encouraging an influx of high-rolling gamblers.

Read the comment: Gamblers indulged while people go hungry

Source: Times Colonist

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