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Letter: SkyTrain noise in Burnaby shouldn't make our lives a living hell

Letter: SkyTrain noise in Burnaby shouldn't make our lives a living hell

Editor: Re: Fed-up Burnaby residents petition TransLink to stop the screeching , NOW Having always been a fan of SkyTrain I was horrified when I travelled westbound past Royal Oak. The screeching of the wheels on the track became unbearably loud.
Opinion: These are the things the Burnaby sucker-punch killer will get to do that his victim won't

Opinion: These are the things the Burnaby sucker-punch killer will get to do that his victim won't

Families of victims are rarely satisfied with the sentences imposed by judges on people convicted of crimes – especially crimes involving violence. Friday’s sentencing hearing for a Burnaby tragedy was no different.
Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

The undercard in the federal election campaign has become a bruising fight. This would be the deteriorating relationship between the federal Green Party and the NDP.
Opinion: These are the worst ways people have said they’ll spend their lottery cash

Opinion: These are the worst ways people have said they’ll spend their lottery cash

Readers of my column know well how much I encourage lottery winners to go a little crazy with their mega-jackpots. I mean, what’s the point of winning the lottery if you aren’t going to have a little fun with it.
These are the best French fries in Burnaby. But it was a close call

These are the best French fries in Burnaby. But it was a close call

When it comes to my favourite foods, I generally give a lot of leeway as far as quality. Take seafood, for instance. Even mediocre seafood generally puts a smile on my face. I’m pretty forgiving. But when it comes to French fries, I do not forgive.
So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

Thank you for coming today. I want to discuss your application for the job of prime minister. There are other applicants for the role, as you know, and we will be filling the position Oct. 21. As part of the process, I have a few questions.
Letter: I can't find a decent rental because I refuse to live with cockroaches

Letter: I can't find a decent rental because I refuse to live with cockroaches

Editor: Re: This is the most a Burnaby landlord can jack up your rent in 2020 , NOW Please ask the government not to allow any rent increases, as we cannot afford what we are paying now and are struggling so much to live life that these rent increase
Opinion: Jagmeet Singh and the NDP have a disastrous spending problem on their hands

Opinion: Jagmeet Singh and the NDP have a disastrous spending problem on their hands

When voters go to the polls next month for the Canadian federal election, should a political party’s management of their own finances be a consideration? It’s an interesting question to ponder with news that, according to the Canadian Press, the fede
Opinion: Stop saying autism is something that needs to be 'overcome'

Opinion: Stop saying autism is something that needs to be 'overcome'

A young woman I know was off travelling recently.
Letter: Pipeline would endanger human life

Letter: Pipeline would endanger human life

The Editor, I am writing regarding the threat to, and potential loss of, human life in the event of the Trans Mountain Pipeline completion.