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Gone are the days of the gun-toting Canada Food Guide

Gone are the days of the gun-toting Canada Food Guide

Back in the 1940s, the government of Canada decided that people should not be left on their own to make food choices. I suppose the government was right to intervene.
More than $850,000 was spent on Burnaby council, mayoral campaigns

More than $850,000 was spent on Burnaby council, mayoral campaigns

More than $850,000 was spent by Burnaby mayoral and council candidates in the 2018 civic election.
LETTER: A catastrophic ocean spill is 'highly unlikely'

LETTER: A catastrophic ocean spill is 'highly unlikely'

Dear editor : In John Sbragia’s letter ( Marine Environment Must Be Safeguarded, Jan. 30 Mailbox ), he states: “…when an ocean spill eventually occurs…” (italics mine). How does Mr.
It looks like the yellows vests aren't running anyone in Burnaby South

It looks like the yellows vests aren't running anyone in Burnaby South

It looks like the yellows vests are not running a candidate in the Burnaby South byelection, after all.
Police need to stop saying the public is safe when it comes to 'targeted shootings'

Police need to stop saying the public is safe when it comes to 'targeted shootings'

When the Burnaby RCMP supplied information to the media about Saturday night’s shooting in a quiet local neighbourhood, they said a thing that I’m getting tired of hearing from police.
This Burnaby man ignored his diabetes for years. Then he woke up.

This Burnaby man ignored his diabetes for years. Then he woke up.

If Mario Miceli could go back 13 years to the time his doctor told him he was prediabetic, he would raise his voice and talk some sense into his younger self to take it seriously.
Chef Dez: Setting the table for romance on Valentine's Day

Chef Dez: Setting the table for romance on Valentine's Day

One of my pet peeves is trying to make dinner reservations on an evening when 90 per cent of the general population is also trying to attain the same goal. You may be able to perform this feat without pulling out your hair.
Racism on our vacation a reminder people see us as 'The Others'

Racism on our vacation a reminder people see us as 'The Others'

When my kids were young, the happiest place on Earth (besides home) was Disneyland. Now that that they’re in their 20s, our favourite place for a grown-up family Christmas is Hawaii.
This app forces kids to respond to parents - sign this mom up!

This app forces kids to respond to parents - sign this mom up!

When I was in Grade 10 - long before cell phones were a common teen accessory and home phones were our only means of telecommunication - I remember calling my mom to check in after school and telling her that I was at a girlfriend’s house.
Nanaimo results have positives for BC Liberals, disaster for Greens

Nanaimo results have positives for BC Liberals, disaster for Greens

The BC NDP’s hold on power is stable again with the party’s byelection win in Nanaimo, but the result may also provide some lessons for its two rival parties. While sitting governments usually lose byelections in B.C.