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OUR VIEW: Stay out of the headlines this weekend

OUR VIEW: Stay out of the headlines this weekend

It may come as a surprise to anyone who’s become cynical about media in the 21st century, but the truth is, we really hate reporting about the bad things that happen in our city.
LETTERS: It’s time to clear the city streets of winter debris

LETTERS: It’s time to clear the city streets of winter debris

Dear Editor: Over the spring and summer seasons, Burnaby’s engineering department typically makes systematic rounds through city streets to clean up winter debris that accumulated through the year near and along street curbs.
LETTERS: Affordable housing needs to be a priority for council

LETTERS: Affordable housing needs to be a priority for council

Dear Editor: Re: Metrotown plan passes despite protests, News, Burnaby NOW , July 16. So it’s come to this.
OPINION: Clark’s departure benefits B.C. NDP

OPINION: Clark’s departure benefits B.C. NDP

Christy Clark’s sudden and unexpected resignation as both party leader and MLA gives the B.C. Liberals an early chance at renewal and rebranding, but it also strengthens the NDP’s grip on power.
OUR VIEW: Here’s why we’ll miss Christy Clark

OUR VIEW: Here’s why we’ll miss Christy Clark

We didn’t think we’d find ourselves saying this – at least not quite so soon – but British Columbians actually have good reason to miss Christy Clark.
OPINION: Pipeline safety is a huge worry

OPINION: Pipeline safety is a huge worry

An open letter to Terry Beech, Burnaby North-Seymour MP: I write to express my deepest thanks to you for representing my views and those of so many other Burnaby residents when you recently voted “nay” to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.
OUR VIEW: Killing has shattered our sense of safety

OUR VIEW: Killing has shattered our sense of safety

“I cannot imagine what they’re going through. “I lost my daughter for about 15 minutes at the PNE when she was two. I can’t imagine what it’s like to have your child taken away from you under these circumstances.” Burnaby RCMP Supt.
LETTERS: A thank you to some kind Burnaby motorists

LETTERS: A thank you to some kind Burnaby motorists

Dear Editor: This is a thank you to the person in the black jeep who spotted the mother duck with her babies on Marine Way. Also a huge thanks to all of the motorists in all six lanes who stopped, to let the ducks cross to the other side.
LETTERS: It’s time to move ahead with reconciliation

LETTERS: It’s time to move ahead with reconciliation

Dear Editor: In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples observed, “A country cannot be built on a living lie.” Now is the time, during the Canada 150 activities, to complete the story.
OPINION: NDP has hit the ground running

OPINION: NDP has hit the ground running

It may possess a tiny majority in the legislature, but the new B.C. NDP government has hit the ground running with a speed that suggests a confidence that exceeds the tightness of the seating plan in the house.