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Letter: I fear Burnaby refinery's plan will add pollution

Letter: I fear Burnaby refinery's plan will add pollution

Editor: Re: Residents concerned as Burnaby refinery looks to add more storage tanks , NOW news I am writing regarding the householder Parkland Gas circulated in Capitol Hill after residents met with Mayor Mike Hurley and four councillors to share our
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Opinion: We’re sending Burnaby kids into ‘petri dishes of contagion’

Opinion: We’re sending Burnaby kids into ‘petri dishes of contagion’

In school opening discussions, I think there is a lack of awareness about the ‘wetness factor’ of an elementary school classroom.
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Opinion: Burnaby’s ‘screaming Christian’ was convicted of spitting in a woman’s face

Opinion: Burnaby’s ‘screaming Christian’ was convicted of spitting in a woman’s face

When I wrote about the “screaming Christian” and how his loud religious statements had raised the ire of residents near Burnaby’s Metrotown SkyTrain station ( you can read the original column here ), plenty of people wrote in with their thoughts.
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Letter: There's no way I'll send my kids back to class in Burnaby

Letter: There's no way I'll send my kids back to class in Burnaby

Editor: I am writing to voice my concern over the upcoming school year and how our provincial government is downplaying the risk. I have two daughters attending elementary schools in Burnaby and will not be sending them back to school anytime soon.
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Letter: Social distancing simply not possible in Burnaby schools

Letter: Social distancing simply not possible in Burnaby schools

Editor: An open letter to MLA Judy Darcy and Education Minister Rob Fleming: I am writing to express my concerns about British Columbia’s back-to-school plan for September 2020. I live in beautiful New Westminster, where I am raising my two children.
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Letter: Burnaby's 'Screaming Christian' doesn't offend me - it's part of urban living

Letter: Burnaby's 'Screaming Christian' doesn't offend me - it's part of urban living

Editor: Re: ‘Screaming Christian’ at Burnaby station has neighbours fed up, NOW blogs I live by the Metrotown SkyTrain station and once in a while there are Christians sharing their love of Christ with the passersby and I'm no way offended by their m
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Opinion: These reckless house parties need to stop during pandemic

Opinion: These reckless house parties need to stop during pandemic

I first noticed a few weeks back that an increased number of younger British Columbians were testing positive for COVID-19 A report released by the U.S.
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Opinion: ‘Mike in Alberta’ wants people to make false police reports about the ‘screaming Christian’

Opinion: ‘Mike in Alberta’ wants people to make false police reports about the ‘screaming Christian’

More reaction is rolling in about my Saturday blog about the “screaming Christian” who rants near Burnaby’s Metrotown SkyTrain station. And one of these reactions is from “Mike in Alberta” and it’s a real doozy.
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Opinion: ‘Karen in Burnaby’ tells everyone they look ‘weird’ in a mask

Opinion: ‘Karen in Burnaby’ tells everyone they look ‘weird’ in a mask

One thing I’ve seen posted a lot on social media is how offended some people are when they see others wearing a face mask. Like, it’s not just enough that these folks refuse to wear a mask – despite the urging of Dr.
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Letter: Burnaby 'really messed up' with Barnet park changes

Letter: Burnaby 'really messed up' with Barnet park changes

Editor: Re: Burnaby park inaccessible by wheelchair from parking lot: resident , NOW News I can’t agree with her more. Burnaby really messed up with the extensive changes to the Barnet Marine Park.
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