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Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh dealt blow as NDP loses Island riding

Burnaby South's Jagmeet Singh dealt blow as NDP loses Island riding

This wasn’t supposed to happen to Burnaby South’s Jagmeet Singh. He was supposed to have turned a corner as leader of the federal NDP after finally winning a seat in the House of Commons.
Letter: Lowering speeds won't make a difference

Letter: Lowering speeds won't make a difference

Nobody sticks to the posted speed limit, anyway, so why bother lowering them? Only enforcement and consequences will make a difference
My mom isn't here for Mother's Day, but I'll honour her just the same

My mom isn't here for Mother's Day, but I'll honour her just the same

Visiting the cemetery each week, reminds me of what matters most in life.
Some parents are signing 'baby-nups' and I can't stop laughing

Some parents are signing 'baby-nups' and I can't stop laughing

There’s nothing a parent wants more than to equally share the draining duties of parenthood. Some will grin and bear the brunt of the workload without complaint.
More Vancouver car owners are going electric, and for good reason

More Vancouver car owners are going electric, and for good reason

Rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, government rebates enticing more drivers
Letter: BCA pre-election stance just a vote grab. And we fell for it

Letter: BCA pre-election stance just a vote grab. And we fell for it

Editor: Re: Our View: BCA councillors back off pushing developers to do more. That’s just wrong. NOW opinion, May 1 I would like to add my comments on city council in their flip-flop on housing in Burnaby.
Letter: Sweet deal for oil elite on Trans Mountain screws taxpayers

Letter: Sweet deal for oil elite on Trans Mountain screws taxpayers

Editor: Re: Trans Mountain earned $48 million over four-month period , NOW News, May 4 Trans Mountain suffered a $58-million loss during the first four months Ottawa owned it, which is in stark contrast to the article published in the NOW .
Forget turning off the taps to B.C. - let's turn off the yelling and fighting

Forget turning off the taps to B.C. - let's turn off the yelling and fighting

Canadians sure seem angry these days. They are booting provincial governments from office at a regular clip. They are electing leaders who make no bones about wanting to destroy the status quo and wage war with other governments.
I was jailed for 'fake news' in Burnaby and it helped raise $14K to fight cancer

I was jailed for 'fake news' in Burnaby and it helped raise $14K to fight cancer

When Burnaby RCMP Const. Robyn Kaplan asked me if I wanted to be handcuffed, I jumped at the chance. I’m always up for new experiences.
(Video) A dumb driver. A near-miss. This Burnaby street attracts bad decisions

(Video) A dumb driver. A near-miss. This Burnaby street attracts bad decisions

The Heights in North Burnaby is my absolute favourite place in the world. I grew up here and am now back decades later and loving it. All except for one thing - bad drivers who keep doing the same bad thing.