Opinion

So, you live in Burnaby and think you know your community well. But do you really? Or are you too busy going to and from work to really notice all of the amazing things around you. Well, that’s where the Burnaby NOW comes in.

The past few days have been an education for me on the subject of cycling.

Editor: What is happening in my neighbourhood? I am fed up with the rental homes in my area either occupied or empty with uncut lawns and overgrown existing gardens. It is a total disgrace and disrespectful to the people who take care of their homes.

The arguments for keeping this longstanding arrangement — that there has been little complaint until now and the event is good for local trade — have been specious as best.

The BC NDP government won a major court case last week, even though it was technically the latest ruling on a matter pitting Ottawa against several other provinces.

Editor: Symphony in the Park or Disaster in the Park? I attended the (two free VSO concerts on Saturday and Sunday).

HINT: It's far more complicated than you think

The other day, as I was scrolling through my Twitter feed, a tweet by a fellow journalist caught my eye. It read, “My husband and I have made the conscious decision to not have children.

The City of Burnaby made a big announcement last week about funding for new sidewalks.

Someone in B.C. woke up pretty rich today. Not mega-rich, at least not if they live in mega-expensive Metro Vancouver, but pretty comfortable. There was no winning ticket for the $12 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw.