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New B.C. barriers could easily scare off ride-hailing firms

New B.C. barriers could easily scare off ride-hailing firms

Transportation Minister Claire Trevena has finally set the wheels in motion that could bring ride-hailing services to B.C. by this fall. It is not entirely clear yet, however, whether any company will enter the B.C.
Letter: Hey middle schoolers, don't feed the geese, leave your junk behind

Letter: Hey middle schoolers, don't feed the geese, leave your junk behind

The Editor, Memo to the young people (middle schoolers?) who were in the northeast corner of Rocky Point Park this past Wednesday, June12: For the most part, you were well behaved, if you don't count the girls going into hysterics anytime a goose cam
Two people must learn to share this staggering lottery jackpot

Two people must learn to share this staggering lottery jackpot

Sharing. It’s one of the first things we learn when we start Kindergarten. Heck, it’s the first thing we learn when we start daycare. Share your toys. Share the art supplies. Don’t get mad and try and hoard it all.
Letter: Loud motorcycles startle me, hurt my ears and distract other drivers

Letter: Loud motorcycles startle me, hurt my ears and distract other drivers

The Editor, Re. “ Enforce bylaws on moto noise ” (Letters, The Tri-City News, June 6). I absolutely agree that noise bylaws need to be enforced.
Letter: Stop blaming man's best friend for man's foibles

Letter: Stop blaming man's best friend for man's foibles

The Editor, Re. " Your pet dog is poisoning our planet " (Letters, tricitynews.com). Seriously, Ms. Tivoli, get a grip. If we follow the letter writer's logic, all humans should be eliminated from the planet as well.
This is an easy fix to ease NIMBY concerns about the SFU gondola

This is an easy fix to ease NIMBY concerns about the SFU gondola

I received a letter to the editor responding to my recent column that said people opposed to the Burnaby SFU gondola project were, technically, NIMBYs.
Three mega-jackpot winners in Lotto Max in less than a week - what a world

Three mega-jackpot winners in Lotto Max in less than a week - what a world

All of a sudden, Lotto Max winners are rolling in on the regular. Tuesday’s draw saw a ticket win a staggering $65 million in Quebec. Now, we have two more winners – sadly not in B.C.
Poke is flaming hot right now. So, what’s the best in Burnaby?

Poke is flaming hot right now. So, what’s the best in Burnaby?

Two years ago, my daughter Emily texted me about something that didn’t involve me ruining her life. (Normally a hot topic for her – I’m kidding, she adores me.
Drug rings love them some luxury Burnaby condos

Drug rings love them some luxury Burnaby condos

The stereotype of an illicit drug operation is that of some ramshackle, run-down house with boards nailed over the windows. The truth, these days, is far different. Perhaps even a little surprising.
PEDAL PUSHERS: Here's how to help your child learn to ride a bike

PEDAL PUSHERS: Here's how to help your child learn to ride a bike

His excitement caught my eye. Pure kid delight. A four-year old whizzing down a sloped section of the Spirit Trail on his first pedal bike. He was grinning so hard I could see his tonsils. I couldn’t help but beam myself.