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Christy Clark sure has plenty of spunk
I must confess, I've always had a soft spot for Christy Clark. She reminds me a bit like Demi Moore in that movie, G.I. Jane.
Kathy Corrigan will serve second term in city
Incumbent NDP MLA Kathy Corrigan seems to have kept her seat this election, but there was little elation when her win was announced at her party's gathering in Burnaby last night.
Tight race last time, but now? Who knows?
The riding of Burnaby-Deer Lake includes one of the largest shopping centres in the country - Metropolis at Metrotown - and some of Burnaby's most picturesque green spaces, including Central Park and the riding's namesake, Deer Lake Park.
The personal and political: In their own words
Answer: I'm Kathy Corrigan, I've been the MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake for the last four years, and I'm running for re-election.
Clark drives home the message in city - again
Liberal leader Christy Clark made another campaign stop in Burnaby last Friday, this time at Garibaldi Glass, a local business the Liberals say suffered during the 1990s, when the NDP was in power.
There's oil and gas in these hills
For many people from as far away as the Fraser Valley, North Burnaby is the gateway to Vancouver. It is also a thoroughfare for the oil industry - the Chevron refinery is based in North Burnaby, and the riding also has a feeder pipeline connected to the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which has its end point - Westridge Marine Terminal - in the riding next door.
Burnaby doctor awarded posthumously
For his years of service to the Burnaby community, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth C. Hill has been posthumously awarded the Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Burnaby Hospital Foundation.
Report card gives hospital a 'D'
The Fraser Health Authority is calling it misleading - an online report card from CBC ranks Burnaby Hospital among the worst five hospitals in the country for overall patient care.
End of an era: Hospital thrift shop shuttered
It's the end of an era for the Burnaby Hospital thrift shop. The volunteer-run store, which helped raise money to buy hospital equipment, is closing at the end of April.
Hospital receives a B grade on report card
You'd likely be forgiven for being confused as to just how good or bad the Tri-Cities' lone hospital is when it comes to treating patients.
Homelessness costs city taxpayers
Two key points are being lost in the current debate on homelessness.
Diamonds sparkle at gala
On Monday, April 8, the Pear Tree restaurant in The Heights was filled with celebratory chatter about the upcoming 60-year anniversary celebration for Burnaby Hospital.
Jack Gin has a challenge for you
When Terry Fox embarked on his Marathon of Hope to run across Canada in support of cancer research, he asked every Canadian to donate just one dollar towards the cause. In 1980, that would have meant about $25 million.
Burnaby ER doctor says hospital short on staff, space
ER doctor Joanne Rowell-Wong, head of the emergency department at Burnaby General Hospital, is speaking out about her concerns with overcrowding in the emergency room.
A fair shake for Christy Clark?
Re: Support for Christy Clark, Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, March 22
Stepping over the blurry lines in government
Of one thing we are sure - very sure. Brian Bonney has been a very busy man.
Burnaby Hospital gets fast-track upgrades
Patient care in three priority areas at Burnaby Hospital will be fast-tracked within the next three years, due to a capital investment of $5.5 million from Fraser Health, the health organization announced Monday.
Is it a new low, or just business as usual?
It's not new. The plotting to find out how best to lure voters of any single persuasion to join, or at least support, one political party over another.
A new low, or just political business as usual?
It's not new. The plotting to find out how best to lure voters of any single persuasion to join, or at least support, one political party over another.
