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Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll

Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll

Support for keeping Canadian athletes home during next year’s Winter Games is highest among men (61%) and Canadians aged 55 and over (60%).
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Opinion: Burnaby city workers called ‘hypocrites’ for illegal street parking

Opinion: Burnaby city workers called ‘hypocrites’ for illegal street parking

Should they be held to the same standard?
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Letter: 'Clowns' in Burnaby paying by phone make us all pay with their incompetence

Letter: 'Clowns' in Burnaby paying by phone make us all pay with their incompetence

Don't make others wait and wait and wait....
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Opinion: 'Strident' anti-science crowd convincing B.C. seniors to shun COVID-19 vaccine

Opinion: 'Strident' anti-science crowd convincing B.C. seniors to shun COVID-19 vaccine

I came across a perplexing and concerning statistic that speaks volumes about the difficulty in stopping COVID-19. More than 147,000 people in B.C. over the age of 60 have yet to receive a single dose of the vaccine.
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Opinion: B.C. badly needs more paid sick leave and protections for gig workers

Opinion: B.C. badly needs more paid sick leave and protections for gig workers

This summer reminded all of us of the importance of workers. And not just because of the pandemic.
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O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care

O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care

Conservative leader finding more public support on range of issues than predecessor Andrew Scheer against incumbent prime minister, survey finds.
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‘Better lawyer up, Bud,’ Burnaby owner tells strata that allows smoking in elevators

‘Better lawyer up, Bud,’ Burnaby owner tells strata that allows smoking in elevators

Rules don't mean much if they aren't enforced
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Opinion: People keep talking about the hate aimed at Trudeau. But what about Jagmeet Singh?

Opinion: People keep talking about the hate aimed at Trudeau. But what about Jagmeet Singh?

The NDP leader and Burnaby South MP faces virulent racism every single day
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Opinion: ‘Burnaby is obsessed with moving parked cars for no good reason’

Opinion: ‘Burnaby is obsessed with moving parked cars for no good reason’

Should the city update its bylaw?
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Letter: Burnaby unfairly omits seniors centre from Confederation drawing

Letter: Burnaby unfairly omits seniors centre from Confederation drawing

Editor: A digital copy of the Sept. 1 Burnaby NOW was forwarded to me by one of our members regarding the Confederation community centre changes. The heading of “ City unveils design of 127M Burnaby Heights Community Centre.
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