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Opinion: Tricky finding 'sweet spot' to restart B.C. economy

Opinion: Tricky finding 'sweet spot' to restart B.C. economy

Somewhere out there lurks the answer to a riddle that has the potential to profoundly shape our view of communities in the coming months.
Opinion: Burnaby store accused of price ‘gouging’. But is it really?

Opinion: Burnaby store accused of price ‘gouging’. But is it really?

Police and other law enforcement officials are now empowered to issue $2,000 violation tickets for price gouging of essential goods and the reselling of medical supplies, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced Sunday
Opinion: This Burnaby neighbourhood is plagued with PPE litterbugs

Opinion: This Burnaby neighbourhood is plagued with PPE litterbugs

I wrote recently about a new kind of litterbug – those who toss their dirty face masks and rubber or plastic gloves (person protective equipment) on the ground because I guess it’s less scary to do that than find a trash can.
Opinion: Pandemic modelling a useful tool, not a crystal ball

Opinion: Pandemic modelling a useful tool, not a crystal ball

Now that we are well and truly into our COVID-19 pandemic response, many people throughout British Columbia and Canada have similar questions and concerns.
Demand for Burnaby Asian food app skyrockets during pandemic

Demand for Burnaby Asian food app skyrockets during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing me to do something I hate doing: cooking. This is why I started my Bite. Me. blog two years ago – I hate cooking so much, I eat out a lot.
Letter: Bailing out 'Big Oil' is a big mistake

Letter: Bailing out 'Big Oil' is a big mistake

The Editor, I am extremely concerned about the likelihood of our government giving a bailout to the Big Oil companies.
Opinion: Burnaby layoffs leave city more vulnerable to bad people

Opinion: Burnaby layoffs leave city more vulnerable to bad people

I know there are far more important issues facing Burnaby residents right now with COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we have to let society fall into disarray.
Opinion: Bats unfairly 'persecuted' via COVID-19 fears

Opinion: Bats unfairly 'persecuted' via COVID-19 fears

April 17 was Bat Appreciation Day. A day marked to remind people about the importance of bats and a perfect time to admire bats in your backyard, as mid-April often marks the time when bats emerge from their long winter sleep.
Letter: Shutdown should include ear-splitting biker noise

Letter: Shutdown should include ear-splitting biker noise

Editor: The current "stay home/stay safe" shutdown should include shutting down purposely loud motorcycles and cars.
This Burnaby restaurant is giving away meals, groceries to those in need

This Burnaby restaurant is giving away meals, groceries to those in need

I’m feeling stunned right now and a little emotional because of an incredible act of generosity during a crisis. Burnaby restaurants are struggling mightily right now, with some likely to close forever due to COVID-19.