William Vander Zalm: Ted Hughes

Vander Zalm Dept: The former judge and former premier - the respected and honoured jurist Ted Hughes and the charismatic and populist politician William Vander Zalm - their skin the colour of parchment, their ancient feud still vivid and sanguine, according to Vancouver Sun. Like aging boxers in their respective corners, they sat in B.C. Supreme Court facing one final round, one last heavy-weight battle over reputation and history, prompted by the 2008 publication of Vander Zalm's self-penned vanity book, William Vander Zalm - For The People, which sold fewer than 1,500 copies and the old men sat at opposite ends of the front row in the courtroom public gallery, their wives beside them, nine empty seats and a 20-year-old grudge between. Not a glance would pass between the silver-haired paladins, let alone a word. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.