Opinion

This really happened: On Monday, June 17, the federal government declared a climate emergency and committed itself to drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet its commitment to the Paris accord on climate change.

Over the past few days, British Columbians have been treated to a second Surrey city councillor, Brenda Locke, jumping Mayor Doug McCallum's Safe Surrey Coalition for possibly more treacherous waters, six of Surrey's largest Sikh and Hindu temples ca

Two years ago, I got cold-called by Mr. Sales Dude. Mr. Sales Dude worked at the dealership where I had purchased my current vehicle – he wanted to know if he could put me into a new car.

So, you live in Burnaby and think you know your community well. But do you really? Or are you too busy going to and from work to really notice all of the amazing things around you. Well, that’s where the Burnaby NOW comes in.

The past few days have been an education for me on the subject of cycling.

Editor: What is happening in my neighbourhood? I am fed up with the rental homes in my area either occupied or empty with uncut lawns and overgrown existing gardens. It is a total disgrace and disrespectful to the people who take care of their homes.

The arguments for keeping this longstanding arrangement — that there has been little complaint until now and the event is good for local trade — have been specious as best.

The BC NDP government won a major court case last week, even though it was technically the latest ruling on a matter pitting Ottawa against several other provinces.

Editor: Symphony in the Park or Disaster in the Park? I attended the (two free VSO concerts on Saturday and Sunday).

HINT: It's far more complicated than you think