Opinion

Editor: The estimated cost of completing the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has ballooned from an initial estimate of $7.4 billion, then to $9.3 billion, and now to $12.6 billion as announced by president and CEO Ian Anderson on Feb. 7, 2020.

It was 10 years ago – Feb. 12, 2010 – that the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympic Games were held. Remember that? Remember Wayne Gretzky riding in the back of the ceremonial pickup truck? That was weird.

Dear Editor, Eve Edmonds’ column about fake news being spread should be considered minor compared to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals giving major news media $600 million worth of taxpayers dollars.

Sometimes, particularly when it leaves one party dissatisfied, the law is an inelegant instrument.

Having a five-minute commute from home to work was a big part of why I chose to live where I live. I sacrifice other things because not having to drive far is an essential part of the work-life balance I need.

Eating a meal with a view just makes the food taste that much better. I have my favourite locations.

Burnaby Coun. Dan Johnston gave me a good laugh this week when he complained to the NOW about feeling “ganged up on” by other members of council.

When I first heard about the Evergreen SkyTrain line, I had a sinking feeling that the word Burquitlam would grace one of the stations. Sadly, I was correct.

Editor: I rent a three-bedroom apartment with my two roommates. It is a market rental at $2,200 a month. We have received an eviction notice. This notice was given due to the fact that one roommate decided to withhold rent.

I need to buy myself a dash camera. Like, right now. That’s all there is to it. I need to start documenting the things I see on the road because to simply write about them isn’t enough to make people believe.