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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.
Opinion: Why is anybody shocked COVIDIOTS ran rampant on Halloween?

Opinion: Why is anybody shocked COVIDIOTS ran rampant on Halloween?

Social media was ablaze on Halloween night – split between outrage over fireworks and the thousands of COVIDIOTS who decided they didn’t care if they got or spread COVID-19.
Letter: 'Big Tech' is not like any other business and must be reined in

Letter: 'Big Tech' is not like any other business and must be reined in

The Editor, This decade will reveal the biggest human rights issue of our times is finding a way to protect ourselves from from ‘Big Tech.’ ‘Big Tech’ is monopolistic and powerful and is not “just like any other businesses.