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Did you know Burnaby has mascots? You should because the Neighbourlies are adorbs

Did you know Burnaby has mascots? You should because the Neighbourlies are adorbs

People like to make fun of mascots (I’m looking at you, Metro Vancouver’s Pee and Poo), but I think they’re a great idea. And it turns out there are mascots right here in Burnaby.
Burnaby cops dropped the hammer on a pile of crazy construction zone speeders

Burnaby cops dropped the hammer on a pile of crazy construction zone speeders

The FortisBC project upgrading old gas lines has been in Burnaby for a long time.
Letter: Want to increase teacher pay? Implement year-round school, hourly wage

Letter: Want to increase teacher pay? Implement year-round school, hourly wage

The Editor, Re. “ No rush on B.C. teachers’ deal (also, pay them a lot more) ” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, July 11), “ This retired teacher says teachers are already paid enough ” (Letters, tricitynews.com July 20) and “ B.C.
Jagmeet Singh’s B.C. showing ‘potentially catastrophic’: polling analyst

Jagmeet Singh’s B.C. showing ‘potentially catastrophic’: polling analyst

The polling analysis site 338Canada has looked at the latest poll from Mainstreet and offered a dire note for Burnaby South MP and federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and his party. In the poll, the numbers for B.C.
Opinion: This plan to slow ‘N’ drivers in Burnaby using speed humps has failed

Opinion: This plan to slow ‘N’ drivers in Burnaby using speed humps has failed

The plan seemed so simple. The goal seemed so virtuous.
Letter: Burnaby's Willingdon linear path is a death trap

Letter: Burnaby's Willingdon linear path is a death trap

Editor: Once again this morning, I almost got hit by a car on the new Willingdon linear path. It doesn’t matter if you’re riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or are some kid rolling down with his wheely shoes, the linear path is a death trap.
Opinion: Nobody is enforcing the laws that could keep bears from being killed

Opinion: Nobody is enforcing the laws that could keep bears from being killed

The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is adamant that they hate killing wildlife and put the blame on those who don’t manage attractants that draw bears and other animals into potential conflict scenarios.
Opinion: Those harmless nose sprays can make you dependent

Opinion: Those harmless nose sprays can make you dependent

When physicians prescribe medications to you, we have a duty to provide sufficient information for you to make an informed decision.
Don't let summer screw up the sleep schedule for kids

Don't let summer screw up the sleep schedule for kids

It’s 11 p.m. and I’ve just tucked my children into bed after a late-night summer party at a friend’s house. The day was filled with outdoor play, sugary snacks and making new friends - just as a summer day should be.
Opinion: The BC NDP basically buried this dire climate crisis report online

Opinion: The BC NDP basically buried this dire climate crisis report online

Greenland is experiencing a heat wave and the melting of its ice shelf. Paris recently sweltered in 40-degree heat and it now looks like this past July may have been the hottest month ever recorded.