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Letter: We can't let Burnaby NIMBYs threaten north-south rapid transit solutions

Letter: We can't let Burnaby NIMBYs threaten north-south rapid transit solutions

Editor: The City of Burnaby draft transportation plan, while long overdue, demonstrates that this council clearly understands that mobility for all residents and businesses must be treated as a high and pressing priority.
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Opinion: Sorry, no, the Delta variant is not a ‘big lie concocted by a secret cabal’

Opinion: Sorry, no, the Delta variant is not a ‘big lie concocted by a secret cabal’

Earlier this year, the NOW moved to a new platform for posting our stories online. This platform has some really cool features and offered an easier way to allow readers to comment underneath stories.
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Opinion: This booming Burnaby neighbourhood is why we need a $252M community centre

Opinion: This booming Burnaby neighbourhood is why we need a $252M community centre

It's a high cost, but badly needed as area grows
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Opinion: ‘Nasty’ Burnaby neighbour keyed renter’s car for parking on the street

Opinion: ‘Nasty’ Burnaby neighbour keyed renter’s car for parking on the street

More readers share stories about parking wars in the city
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Opinion: Is this artistic new Burnaby fence really a ‘hideous mess’?

Opinion: Is this artistic new Burnaby fence really a ‘hideous mess’?

Look, I know I complain a lot in my blogs so, yes, it’s ironic that I’m questioning other people complaining about something. So I’ll tread lightly here.
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Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

Opinion: Crackdown on unvaccinated in B.C. could be coming as Delta spreads

It may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort.
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Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests

Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests

As pandemic recedes, party faces renewed concerns about affordability, public safety, taxes, survey finds.
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Opinion: ‘Monster’ Burnaby neighbour wrote ‘no parking’ on door of renter’s car

Opinion: ‘Monster’ Burnaby neighbour wrote ‘no parking’ on door of renter’s car

Resident known as 'Fed Up' has been harassed by neighbour
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Letter: If Burnaby runs its new restaurant like the rest of the city we're in trouble

Letter: If Burnaby runs its new restaurant like the rest of the city we're in trouble

Editor: Re: City to open own restaurant on Burnaby Mountain , NOW News Well, this will be fun. When this restaurant re-opens, we might be in for some of parallels the city uses to operate the city.
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Letter: Burnaby 'parking wars' wouldn't be so bad if landlords followed the rules

Letter: Burnaby 'parking wars' wouldn't be so bad if landlords followed the rules

Editor: I have read the series of articles regarding the battles over parking, especially concerning renters. I believe the responsibility lies on the landlords, not the renters.
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