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Jack Knox: Don’t be too quick to judge ferry travellers

Jack Knox: Don’t be too quick to judge ferry travellers

We’re at the finger-pointing stage of the pandemic now. That’s the part where we demand to know why our leaders A) didn’t see this coming, or B) saw it coming but failed to react quickly or decisively enough to head it off.
OPINION: New COVID-19 supports critical for vulnerable seniors

OPINION: New COVID-19 supports critical for vulnerable seniors

We are all living in a period of high anxiety, distress and uncertainty as COVID-19 has upended our lives.
Opinion: Is it really an apology if your lawyer issues it and doesn't reveal your name?

Opinion: Is it really an apology if your lawyer issues it and doesn't reveal your name?

A small drama played out over social media then through a lawyer's statement this past week, after a man got caught spitting on an elevator's buttons in Mt Pleasant. Who is this man? We have no idea.
Opinion: Burnaby will be sunny for 7 days. Just ignore it

Opinion: Burnaby will be sunny for 7 days. Just ignore it

The long weekend was sunny and warm, and things in Burnaby will be getting even hotter this week. The latest weather forecast from Environment Canada shows highs up to 18C in the middle of this week. Just ignore it.
Letter: Businesses closing early during crisis just creates more problems

Letter: Businesses closing early during crisis just creates more problems

Editor: I don't understand how closing groceries stores, pharmacies, banks fast food outlets and gas stations earlier than usual is any help to not spreading the virus? It puts a larger number of people to be there in a smaller time frame.
Opinion: B.C.'s 'heavy measures' for incoming travellers lead Canada

Opinion: B.C.'s 'heavy measures' for incoming travellers lead Canada

B.C. is not only faring better than most other provinces in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also ahead when it comes to a key public health action.
Letter: Stop saying we must close Burnaby parks during COVID-19

Letter: Stop saying we must close Burnaby parks during COVID-19

Editor: Re: Burnaby park users showed why parks should be closed , NOW Opinion I strongly support efforts to keep public parks open in Burnaby.
Opinion: Burnaby landlord threatens ‘further action’ despite eviction ban

Opinion: Burnaby landlord threatens ‘further action’ despite eviction ban

Late last month, B.C. Premier John Horgan announced a freeze on evictions during the COVID-19 crisis (with some exceptions).
Letter: In crisis, struggling food banks show we can't go back to business as usual

Letter: In crisis, struggling food banks show we can't go back to business as usual

The Editor, Food banks became a reality when I was a teenager growing up in Coquitlam in the early 80s. My family had to rely on the food bank and it is one of the reasons why, whenever I get a chance, I give back to them.
Letters: We need the COVID-19 numbers, now

Letters: We need the COVID-19 numbers, now

Dear Editor, I think Richmond Health (Vancouver Coastal Health) has to provide an update to whether or not Richmond Hospital is inundated with COVID cases or not.