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Just look at this pick-up privilege in a crowded Burnaby parking lot

Just look at this pick-up privilege in a crowded Burnaby parking lot

Ever tried to find a parking spot on the outside lot at Burnaby’s Metrotown mall? Yeah, it’s like the restaurant battle scene from Kill Bill – with people zig-zagging around the parking lot, fighting for a space.
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Now Jagmeet Singh has a money problem on top of a polling problem

Now Jagmeet Singh has a money problem on top of a polling problem

Ruh-roh. As if the federal NDP getting smoked by the Green Party in the May federal byelection wasn’t bad enough – now Burnaby South MP Jagmeet Singh’s party is lagging in fourth place when it comes to fundraising.
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Letter: Insulin, already too expensive in Canada, shouldn't be sold to Americans

Letter: Insulin, already too expensive in Canada, shouldn't be sold to Americans

The Editor, Effective this year, several American states have passed bills to allow their citizens and local governments to purchase medical supplies from Canada. President Donald Trump has authorized them to go ahead as medications are cheaper here.
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Letter: Burnaby cops carrying intimidating weapons does more harm than good

Letter: Burnaby cops carrying intimidating weapons does more harm than good

Editor : Re: Cops with semi-automatic rifles ‘new reality’ at Burnaby events: RCMP , NOW , July 31 We all value our personal and community safety, and most folks even respect and support the sometimes difficult work our police officers have to do at
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Letter: Cities shouldn't help events that spread hate

Letter: Cities shouldn't help events that spread hate

Editor: Re: The unpretty truth about democracy and free speech , by Julie MacLellan, Opinion, July 26 There is this idea that by exposing bigoted views to the light of day they will become less powerful.
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LETTER: Blood donations could use a boost during summer

LETTER: Blood donations could use a boost during summer

Dear editor: One of the delights of being a lifelong blood donor is being privy to the compassionate, warm and supportive nature of the nurses and auxiliary staff who invariably create a welcoming and appreciative arena [at Canadian Blood Services cl
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Opinion: This is why abortion will never be 'unnecessary'

Opinion: This is why abortion will never be 'unnecessary'

An open letter to Julie MacLellan, Re: So, Sam Oosterhoff, you want to make abortion 'unthinkable'? Here's where to start You don’t know me. But we do share some things in common. For instance, we both think Sam Oosterhoff is a moron.
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Burnaby cops nail construction zone maniacs in sweep

Burnaby cops nail construction zone maniacs in sweep

Flaggers are the unsung heroes of the working world. They keep traffic moving at construction sites that slow our daily commutes, especially during the busy summer season of road projects.
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Opinion: Trans Mountain opponents are spreading a debunked conspiracy theory

Opinion: Trans Mountain opponents are spreading a debunked conspiracy theory

There are plenty of reasons to oppose the Trans Mountain project in Burnaby.
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Letter: Nobody can answer why my Burnaby taxes jumped an obscene amount

Letter: Nobody can answer why my Burnaby taxes jumped an obscene amount

Editor: I am a resident of Burnaby for over 17 years and I am a senior citizen living on a fixed pension income. I am writing to ask out loud why my property taxes, as well as those of other residents in my area, went up by 158.
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