Opinion

Burnaby RCMP caught some maniac auditioning for the next the Fast and the Furious movie. Only I don’t think they’ll be invited into Dom Toretto’s family anytime soon. The numbers behind this traffic violation are infuriating.

The Editor, Re. " 3 people arrested, 3 bears are killed " and " Bear that made itself at home is caught, destroyed " (The Tri-City News, Aug. 1).

So, your refrigerator no longer works. What do you do with it? Well, I know what I wouldn’t do with it. I wouldn’t dump it on somebody’s front lawn – right in front of a sign that says “no dumping.

Editor: Re: Burnaby cops carrying intimidating weapons does more harm than good , NOW letters, Aug. 1 The shooter in Gilroy, California would have killed many more people if the police had had to run to their vehicles to get their weapons.

Colin Fowler lives at home. He doesn’t necessarily want to live at home, but as a fourth-year student at SFU, he doesn’t really have a choice because he can’t afford to live on the Burnaby Mountain campus.

A painted bicycle that served as a touching tribute to a cyclist killed on Gaglardi Way has gone missing. Burnaby resident Charles Masala was killed after being struck by a suspected drunk driver.

Take a look at the photo attached to this story and tell me if you think this really looks like a bike lane. Because I don’t think it does.

Editor: I read with interest the column written by Chris Campbell regarding cyclists and the daily risks that they face while negotiating their way through traffic. I do a 4k walk every day at 5 a.m.

A weird scene played out last week outside of Burnaby City Hall. There, in front of a microphone, stood a man named Murray Martin saying nice things about Burnaby politicians.

There are times when a meal can feel like a religious awakening. That first bite hits your mouth and it’s so shockingly good, it feels as though the heavens have opened up just for your taste buds.