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Our View: Drop speeds to 30 km/h? You betcha!

Our View: Drop speeds to 30 km/h? You betcha!

Kudos to one group that is trying to change the driving culture. The Port Moody Active Transportation Committee's recommendations for more enforcement, warning beacons near busy crossings and separated bike lines deserve support.
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Being a new parent can feel like you are swinging blindfolded at a pinata

Being a new parent can feel like you are swinging blindfolded at a pinata

The act of becoming a parent reminds me of participating in a pinata party for the first time. You decide you’re ready to go all in and take your spot in line - eagerly awaiting your turn.
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Horgan's reversal on Peace River caribou plan a savvy political move

Horgan's reversal on Peace River caribou plan a savvy political move

A willingness to admit a mistake and reverse course can go a long way in politics - it’s just too bad so few politicians take this approach. Premier John Horgan has no problem in taking a second look at some decisions.
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Devastating Burnaby fire should be a wake-up call to all of us

Devastating Burnaby fire should be a wake-up call to all of us

I sat in my car early Friday morning stinking of smoke and feeling morose. Covering fires like the one that happened on Pender Street in Burnaby will do that to a person.
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Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh praised for honesty about abuse in his new book

Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh praised for honesty about abuse in his new book

Jagmeet Singh - Burnaby South MP and leader of the federal New Democratic Party – will be back in his riding on Wednesday and you can meet him in person. Singh will be at Chapters in Metrotown from 12:30 to2:30 p.m.
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Letter: Don't blame Burnaby for trees being stripped - blame Victoria

Letter: Don't blame Burnaby for trees being stripped - blame Victoria

Editor: Re: This Burnaby property was stripped of its trees - wildlife be damned , NOW letters, March 31 If anyone is to blame for property owners acting on what is permitted for their lands, then look towards Victoria.
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Swing and a miss for ticket holders Friday night

Swing and a miss for ticket holders Friday night

With all of the terrible news out there in the world - we're looking at you Vancouver Canucks - we were hoping to see someone win big piles of cash to lift our spirits. Alas, it wasn’t to be. No winning ticket was sold for the $25.
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This is why you shouldn’t freak out over Burnaby council pay raises

This is why you shouldn’t freak out over Burnaby council pay raises

If there’s one thing that gets people riled up in relation to politicians is the subject of their remuneration. Many taxpayers hate that politicians get paid anything, which is ridiculous.
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It's immunization awareness week soon. Can we get a few converts please?

It's immunization awareness week soon. Can we get a few converts please?

Fresh off the 27 th case of the measles in B.C. – with an infected person strolling around Burnaby’s Lougheed Town Centre for a few hours on Sunda y – comes National Immunization Awareness Week.
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Burnaby Lake eagles in mourning as nest with eggs blows down

Burnaby Lake eagles in mourning as nest with eggs blows down

John Preissl is sad. Normally the Burnaby nature photographer feels pumped while taking photos of local wildlife. On Sunday morning, however, he witnessed something truly sad.
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