Opinion

Editor: Re: ‘Screeching’ SkyTrain noise in Burnaby I read the recent articles in the NOW about residents complaining about SkyTrain noise. I, too, have tried to get some action taken on this, with no success to date.

Editor: Re: 'Screeching' SkyTrain in Burnaby: The increased and excessive noise of SkyTrain is occurring in locations other than New Westminster and may represent a larger and more costly problem than TransLink is conceding.

Editor: Dear shoppers: While the rules are slowly being relaxed regarding limits on how many people are allowed in a business, don't forget that social distancing still applies.

Less than one week after TransLink apologized for SkyTrain noise in one community, other people are upset about “screeching” in their Burnaby neighbourhood.

The pandemic that continues to govern our every waking moment has succeeded in doing something I had not thought possible – turning B.C. politics into a tamed and dull affair. The current session of the B.C.

I’m happy that people enjoy riding a motorcycle, but you won’t catch me on one. I’ve read too many statistics about people being killed or maimed while riding one.

As far as crime waves go, you might think this one is not worth writing about. You would be wrong. Living in a quiet, family-oriented Burnaby neighbourhood comes with it a sense of security.

The Editor, We have seen how the Trudeau government has been doling out billions of taxpayer's money, however, has seen fit to provide only $300 tax free to seniors who currently receive Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan.

Burnaby restaurants have faced some daunting challenges during the past few months to deal with COVID-19. When the pandemic hit, it was about if they should stay open and try and survive on takeout service.

A surprising thing happened to me the other night. A server at a Burnaby restaurant asked me for my name and phone number. This was done in case of a COVID-19 diagnosis and so Fraser Health could track and get in contact with diners.