Opinion

The federal election campaign is gearing up and there is the looming possibility that B.C. could crown a victor. It is conceivable that by the time we determine how B.C.

I had barely hit click on publishing this story about ratrunners on Dundas Street just east of Boundary Road in Burnaby when I got an email about the street next door.

Editor: Re: Plenty of reasons for New West residents to oppose TMX , Record opinion, Aug. 2 I agree that the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project (TMX) is a significant threat to our beautiful Brunette River conservation area.

Editor: Having food trucks at the (Burnaby Roots + Blues Festival) is great. Not having the choice to bring snacks for throughout the day is not great. It’s an all-day event. With two adults and three kids, it gets pricey.

Ratrunners – we know them, we hate them. They cut through quiet residential neighbourhoods on a quest to save a little time by avoiding busier main roads.

Two years ago, after I moved back to my hometown of Burnaby, a friend who is originally from mainland China introduced me to the Crystal Mall food court – saying it is full of culinary gems you wouldn’t normally associate with the words “food court.

A commentary by a wildlife biologist, a former farmer, and a writer interested in justice, democracy and civilization. We thought they were municipal employees, the three men wearing reflective-yellow work vests.

Editor: Re: Cops with semi-automatic rifles ‘new reality’ at Burnaby events: RCMP , NOW , July 31 I recently read in the Burnaby NOW that RCMP are now caring semi-automatic rifles to community events. I wish there was a way to stop this.

I forgot all about the FortisBC that started up again at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Springer Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 6. And I paid the price for it.

Editor: Currently, in Canada, there is, to put it bluntly, a patchwork of prescription drug coverage which is expensive and unfair, leaving our most vulnerable citizens without coverage.