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Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Speculation a 2019 B.C. election is rampant because of the fragility of the NDP-Green alliance that forms the current government. Don’t bet on it.
Burnaby has a big, fat bank account. Here’s why this is a problem.

Burnaby has a big, fat bank account. Here’s why this is a problem.

Having a lot of money in the bank would normally be considered a good thing. (I know it would for me.
Letter: The last thing Burnaby needs are even bigger houses

Letter: The last thing Burnaby needs are even bigger houses

Editor: I am so disappointed that (the issue of making houses bigger) is even a question being discussed by Burnaby city council.
Column: Trip of a lifetime exploring gardens of the world

Column: Trip of a lifetime exploring gardens of the world

As we enter a new year many of us tend to reflect on our life and maybe some changes we can do to bring about a healthier and happier life. About a month ago, we lost a dear friend suddenly.
Anonymity promoting more reckless attacks from social media rats

Anonymity promoting more reckless attacks from social media rats

I am reminded of an old joke about the restaurant: “Waiter, what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “The backstroke, I believe.” If you don’t find that funny – understandable if not – there is a local similar situation even less amusing.
How long a leash will Burnaby's mayor get from voters?

How long a leash will Burnaby's mayor get from voters?

The Burnaby civic election took place a little more than two months ago.
BLOG: Let's take these 6 baby steps towards a kinder world in 2019

BLOG: Let's take these 6 baby steps towards a kinder world in 2019

I hate New Year’s resolutions. For one thing, I can never think of anything creative (lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, exercise more, blah blah blah). For another, I’m just bad at follow-through.
I looked up the value of my Burnaby childhood home. It's ridiculous.

I looked up the value of my Burnaby childhood home. It's ridiculous.

BC Assessment tool a reminder of the haves and have nots in Metro Vancouver
OUR VIEW: The opioid crisis needs you to give a damn

OUR VIEW: The opioid crisis needs you to give a damn

This newspaper published the results of a survey back in November by Research Co. about the opioid crisis. The survey, in particular, looked at what ideas the general public viewed as needed to deal with the crisis.
Mail-in ballots should go the way of the Dodo bird

Mail-in ballots should go the way of the Dodo bird

It's that time of year again to propose a few New Year's resolutions for B.C.'s political class and this year there's a bit of a theme to the resolutions: transparency. No ill can come from it and it will fit into most holiday budgets to boot.