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Cops seized what could be Burnaby's most dangerous vehicle

Cops seized what could be Burnaby's most dangerous vehicle

When it comes to driving, you can be the best driver in the world, but if your commercial truck is a piece of garbage, you’re putting everyone – including yourself – at risk.
Opinion: B.C.'s health-care system has a racism problem

Opinion: B.C.'s health-care system has a racism problem

The Black Lives Matter movement has created a global ripple effect of questioning and challenging overt and systemic racism.
Comment: I just moved here and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

Comment: I just moved here and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

A letter from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, for the well-being of himself, his wife and his car.
Opinion: This tribute to a Burnaby father just broke me

Opinion: This tribute to a Burnaby father just broke me

It’s been a little more than one year since a driver took the life of Burnaby resident Charles Masala. I’ve written several articles in the past few days about the death of Masala, who was killed by a driver while cycling up Gaglardi Way.
Opinion: Burnaby maniac says 'buh-bye' to luxury ride

Opinion: Burnaby maniac says 'buh-bye' to luxury ride

A driver going twice the speed limit was nailed Sunday by Burnaby RCMP. But he wasn’t alone.
Opinion: Why Canada is kicking America's butt on COVID-19

Opinion: Why Canada is kicking America's butt on COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the core strengths of Canada’s health-care system while laying bare the shortcomings in the U.S. In this country, we have started to flatten the curve.
Opinion: These Burnaby stores need to reopen their washrooms - now

Opinion: These Burnaby stores need to reopen their washrooms - now

If you want people to spend an extended period of time in your store shopping, you need to reopen your washroom facilities. Some businesses, such as a few Burnaby grocery stores, have shut down their washrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: More white people in Burnaby need to wear masks

Opinion: More white people in Burnaby need to wear masks

I know the eye test isn’t as reliable as hard data, but there is no hard data that I have seen about who is wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and so I’m reporting what I’ve seen with my own two eyes.
Opinion: Changes needed on this 'murderous' Burnaby road

Opinion: Changes needed on this 'murderous' Burnaby road

As far as anniversaries go, this was one I was truly dreading. At the end of June 2019, Burnaby resident Charles Masala was killed by a driver while cycling up Gaglardi Way.
Opinion: Another day, another Burnaby hookah lounge fiasco

Opinion: Another day, another Burnaby hookah lounge fiasco

Here we go again. Just months after the City of Burnaby shut down a Burnaby hookah lounge, another one just up the street is, uh, under fire for the sound of shots fired and a brawl outside.