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Opinion: Her Burnaby co-workers have the worst ‘COVID-tude’ excuses for ignoring rules

Opinion: Her Burnaby co-workers have the worst ‘COVID-tude’ excuses for ignoring rules

I’m still working from home, but many people have been forced back to their offices for various reasons. That means people are back into enclosed spaces with others for long hours, which makes things harder to distance.
Opinion: Enough promises - give us more Burnaby COVID data

Opinion: Enough promises - give us more Burnaby COVID data

Burnaby residents may soon have more detail about where COVID-19 transmission is taking place in the region after one of B.C.’s top doctors admitted people need more information to make better decisions about their health. Dr.
Opinion: 26 COVID cases in one dance studio. Good grief

Opinion: 26 COVID cases in one dance studio. Good grief

We’ve been hearing more and more about clusters of COVID-19 cases stemming from weddings, funerals and other large gatherings. Many of these clusters have occurred in Fraser Health, which includes Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities.
Opinion: Burnaby strata punishes home-bound residents with ‘tow-a-thon’

Opinion: Burnaby strata punishes home-bound residents with ‘tow-a-thon’

I’ve been working from home since March and when I’m out for a daily walk I notice that all of my Burnaby neighbourhood’s parking has disappeared during the day.
Opinion: Racist Burnaby bus attack was not ‘pandemic fatigue’

Opinion: Racist Burnaby bus attack was not ‘pandemic fatigue’

You tell a lot about people by examining how they react to something terrible. COVID-19 is a perfect example because so many emails from people have listed this as an excuse for various incidents of bad behaviour.
Opinion: It’s time to find a cure for diabetes

Opinion: It’s time to find a cure for diabetes

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Opinion: Name change won't fix woes of BC Liberals

Opinion: Name change won't fix woes of BC Liberals

While the BC NDP waits patiently to return to full-government mode, the BC Liberals are beginning a long stay in the political wilderness.
Opinion: Burnaby councillor’s ‘really awful design’ slam a turning point

Opinion: Burnaby councillor’s ‘really awful design’ slam a turning point

I’ve been hard on Burnaby Coun. Colleen Jordan in the past – most recently in this blog about a decision to block a new cannabis store for dubious reasons. But I’ll give credit where it is due and Jordan deserves credit.
Opinion: Burnaby built a protected bike lane, but it sure is tiny

Opinion: Burnaby built a protected bike lane, but it sure is tiny

Cyclists from Burnaby and those who ride through Burnaby love making fun of the city for its efforts on bike lanes. And for good reason.
Opinion: ‘Dad in Burnaby’ makes his teen son out to be a mask martyr

Opinion: ‘Dad in Burnaby’ makes his teen son out to be a mask martyr

A few months ago, I wrote this in a column : “Rule No. 1 when you’re expressing an opinion should probably be “don’t ever compare something with Nazis and the Holocaust.