Opinion

Letter: Don't yell at workers for enforcing store rules

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.

Jul 13, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >

Opinion: ‘Screeching’ SkyTrain has Burnaby residents wanting to move

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

Jul 13, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

Opinion: Pandemic turns B.C. politics into a 'dull affair'

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.

Jul 13, 2020 8:23 AM Read more >

Opinion: Entitled Burnaby bikers need to stop doing this stuff

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.

Jul 13, 2020 6:51 AM Read more >

Opinion: This quiet Burnaby neighbourhood got hit by a crime wave

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.

Jul 12, 2020 6:26 AM Read more >

Letter: It's time to jack up pensions for seniors suffering under COVID-19

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.

Jul 11, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

Burnaby’s ‘enormous portions’ place sticks with takeout-only service

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.

Jul 11, 2020 9:14 AM Read more >

Opinion: More Burnaby restaurants need to get deets on diners

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.

Jul 11, 2020 6:37 AM Read more >

Opinion: Burnaby lagging behind Vancouver on these speed limits

The City of Burnaby needs to speed things up on slowing things down. The City of Vancouver is going forward on making school and playground zones 30 km/h during all hours of the day instead of just from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days.

Jul 11, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: B.C. Police Act review handcuffed right from the start

I hated having to use “handcuffed” in this blog’s headline, but it seemed a fitted word to what’s going on with the review of the B.C. Police Act. Right from the start, the review has been tainted some of the people chosen to review the Police Act.

Jul 11, 2020 5:22 AM Read more >