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BLOGS: What to do when your child bans you from their sports events

BLOGS: What to do when your child bans you from their sports events

When my oldest first joined her basketball team, I was excited to get to cheer her on from the sidelines. In the beginning, I was there for every practice and every game. Then, one day, out of nowhere, she asked me not to stay.
Our View: Address poverty, not just the design of donation bins

Our View: Address poverty, not just the design of donation bins

The appearance of clothing donation bins could be a thing of the past soon in Burnaby. The City of Burnaby is considering banning clothing donation bins, according to Mayor Mike Hurley.
Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Pension jackpot for MLAs will prevent a B.C. election

Speculation a 2019 B.C. election is rampant because of the fragility of the NDP-Green alliance that forms the current government. Don’t bet on it.
Burnaby has a big, fat bank account. Here’s why this is a problem.

Burnaby has a big, fat bank account. Here’s why this is a problem.

Having a lot of money in the bank would normally be considered a good thing. (I know it would for me.
Letter: The last thing Burnaby needs are even bigger houses

Letter: The last thing Burnaby needs are even bigger houses

Editor: I am so disappointed that (the issue of making houses bigger) is even a question being discussed by Burnaby city council.
Column: Trip of a lifetime exploring gardens of the world

Column: Trip of a lifetime exploring gardens of the world

As we enter a new year many of us tend to reflect on our life and maybe some changes we can do to bring about a healthier and happier life. About a month ago, we lost a dear friend suddenly.
Anonymity promoting more reckless attacks from social media rats

Anonymity promoting more reckless attacks from social media rats

I am reminded of an old joke about the restaurant: “Waiter, what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “The backstroke, I believe.” If you don’t find that funny – understandable if not – there is a local similar situation even less amusing.
How long a leash will Burnaby's mayor get from voters?

How long a leash will Burnaby's mayor get from voters?

The Burnaby civic election took place a little more than two months ago.
BLOG: Let's take these 6 baby steps towards a kinder world in 2019

BLOG: Let's take these 6 baby steps towards a kinder world in 2019

I hate New Year’s resolutions. For one thing, I can never think of anything creative (lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, exercise more, blah blah blah). For another, I’m just bad at follow-through.
I looked up the value of my Burnaby childhood home. It's ridiculous.

I looked up the value of my Burnaby childhood home. It's ridiculous.

BC Assessment tool a reminder of the haves and have nots in Metro Vancouver