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Editorial: Words of wisdom from 1894, Canada's first Labour Day

Editorial: Words of wisdom from 1894, Canada's first Labour Day

The editorial reflects its times; for example, there are a dozen references to males in the workforce, a pointed snub of the women.
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Letter: Would you like this done to your land?

Letter: Would you like this done to your land?

Burnaby letter writer believes there are other methods for Trans Mountain to consider with its pipeline.
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Letter: Speeding vehicles on Burnaby's Wayburn Drive — enough is enough

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

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

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

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.
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John Ducker: Nothing is worth driving into a wildfire

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

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

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.
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Column: Evacuees and all Canadians deserve better than Meta blockage

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.
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