Opinion

Since taking over the reins of the Burnaby NOW , I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how loyal our readers are when it comes to supplying me with ideas for stories. The dynamic photo duo of John Preissl and Glen Govier have been especially amazing.

Earls Restaurants in Burnaby have added a selection of natural wines to its menus, becoming the first large-scale restaurant group in the country to offer biodynamic and organic wines by the glass.

Remember the great salt panic of a few years ago when every store in Burnaby ran out of road salt thanks to a series of snow storms? Well, it appears we’re close to a great hand sanitizer panic.

The southwest corner of Bainbridge and Lougheed in Burnaby used to be a bustling little neighbourhood hub. I especially enjoyed hanging out in the Soho bar that now sits empty. It’s sat empty for a long time – years even.

The CN Police would like to spread a rail safety message to Burnaby drivers. Not only is it dangerous to disregard signals/signs at railroad crossings, but it is illegal. So keep that in mind the next time you’re tempted to race a train.

I have only anecdotal evidence to go on, but living room furniture seems to be the most popular item for Burnaby dumpers. Or maybe it’s drywall and construction waste. Let’s call it a tie.

Editor: Re: Homeowner balks at ‘unfair’ $33K fee , NOW News I take exception to comments attributed to Jonathan Helmus (Burnaby’s assistant director of engineering for infrastructure and development)in this story.

When the new Cactus Club Café opened its doors in Station Square in 2019, it included a few menu items you couldn’t find at any other Cactus Club. It also came with an elegant new look that topped any other CCC I had been too before.

Some say that adversity brings out the best in people. Well, not always. When it comes to dealing with a pandemic, it often brings out the worst in people. Pandemics like the one currently seen in the novel coronavirus are terrifying.

Donuts + ice cream= happy Chris. That’s a simple equation I think will make anyone happy. You’ll be able to do the math soon as a donut pop-up event is coming to North Burnaby.