Opinion

Letter: Speeding vehicles on Burnaby's Wayburn Drive — enough is enough

This letter writer claims to be "ignored" on apparent racing and donuts by Burnaby motorists near BCIT.

Sep 2, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Burnaby educators committed to inclusion, fully funded public education

Burnaby teachers are looking forward to another year of shaping young minds, but not without a struggle for more resources.

Sep 1, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Letter: We can't just watch Canada burn — it's time for action

"We are in a climate emergency, and it’s time to act like it."

Aug 29, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Letter: Dialogue over 'dodo bird' for Burnaby developer's reduced parking proposal

This letter writer believes "vision and foresight" are needed so there's no division between Burnaby commuters and motorists.

Aug 25, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

John Ducker: Nothing is worth driving into a wildfire

If the B.C. Wildfire Service is saying “Don’t go there,” then don’t go there. No vacation, or even that great short cut route, is worth your life or the lives of your passengers.

Aug 25, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Squamish woman attacked by bear

'I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to those in the Squamish community who were such a support to me on Saturday evening, Aug. 19, after I was followed and attacked by a male black bear in Coho Park.'

Aug 24, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Pharmacies running out of COVID tests, but province says they will be available for fall

The Health Ministry says B.C. pharmacy distributors have been supplied with newer product to replace any expired product and any pharmacies with no or low supply can contact their distributor for more.

Aug 24, 2023 4:05 AM Read more >

Column: Evacuees and all Canadians deserve better than Meta blockage

An opinion piece on how Meta blockage of news is affecting wildfire emergency situation in B.C. and North West Territories.

Aug 23, 2023 6:01 PM Read more >

Editorial: Disaster planning helps ease burden when unthinkable strikes

We are lucky to have good disaster planning teams on the North Shore. But we also need to take individual action to play our part.

Aug 23, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Letter: B.C.’s free air-conditioning program is a 'boondoggle'

New West resident says provincial air-conditioning program is a "feel-good" gesture, but better options exist for keeping folks cool.

Aug 22, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >