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Opinion: Too many Burnaby residents wearing face masks all wrong

Opinion: Too many Burnaby residents wearing face masks all wrong

We seem to have finally settled the issue about if we should wear face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, right? Well, I’m still not completely sure because there is a lot of conflicting information out there from our health professionals.
Opinion: This tenant betrayed her landlord after months of free rent

Opinion: This tenant betrayed her landlord after months of free rent

Burnaby landlords have been upset with my recent spate of columns about the bad behaviour of some of them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fair enough.
Opinion: Despicable people dumped all over Burnaby salmon habitat

Opinion: Despicable people dumped all over Burnaby salmon habitat

Imagine you have decided to go out and enjoy some nature in Burnaby. One of the best spots is along Byrne Creek in South Burnaby. There are trails, old trees and, of course, a tranquil creek to enjoy in an attempt to forget about COVID-19.
Editor's column: Why using the word 'outbreak' is justified

Editor's column: Why using the word 'outbreak' is justified

Fearmongering, sensationalizing and reporting irresponsibly. We’ve heard it all before — sometimes it’s deserved, sometimes it isn’t.
Letter: It's time to open Burnaby libraries, with precautions

Letter: It's time to open Burnaby libraries, with precautions

Editor: I'm wondering how to register my opinion that Burnaby libraries should open up at the same time as community centres.
Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

Opinion: Time to end scary 'cowboy culture' in construction

With the public debate focused on the question of dialling-up our economy in these trying times, it is important that we do not forget the important role of workplace safety enforcement going forward.
Opinion: Cheap Burnaby landlord uses pandemic to avoid fixing stuff

Opinion: Cheap Burnaby landlord uses pandemic to avoid fixing stuff

The terrible stories from Burnaby tenants keep rolling in.
Opinion: COVID-19 is the time to fix B.C. parks issues

Opinion: COVID-19 is the time to fix B.C. parks issues

British Columbians miss nature. They miss their neighbourhood trail. Their weekend retreat to a forested campsite. The accessible nature which can feel far and close at the same time.
Letter: As you sit in self-isolation, don't forget the 'two Michaels' truly under lockdown in China

Letter: As you sit in self-isolation, don't forget the 'two Michaels' truly under lockdown in China

The Editor: As we practice self-isolation and social distancing in Canada and around the world, let us not forget diplomat-on-leave Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor, who have been detained in a tit-for-tat move by China for the past 16 m
Comment: In handling of pandemic, we need to hear opposing and questioning voices

Comment: In handling of pandemic, we need to hear opposing and questioning voices

A commentary by a former deputy minister in 10 ministries under five premiers, who also ran his own small business for 20 years. It is even more essential in a crisis to have an active opposing Opposition and an investigative, questioning media.