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COLUMN: LNG project will bring massive changes to B.C.'s energy future

COLUMN: LNG project will bring massive changes to B.C.'s energy future

The announcement that LNG Canada is giving a green light to a mammoth $40-billion investment is great news for the B.C. economy.
Candidate asks Larry Hayes to apologize, BCA statement does not apologize

Candidate asks Larry Hayes to apologize, BCA statement does not apologize

On Saturday, Burnaby Citizens Association school trustee Larry Hayes was slammed by two candidates running for city council over the infamous altercation that happened last Wednesday night between him and a woman holding a baby.
Negative ad tees off on Burnaby mayor's golf tab

Negative ad tees off on Burnaby mayor's golf tab

*This column has been updated with a comment from Mayor Derek Corrigan. Someone should’ve yelled “fore!” before posting a new attack ad so supporters of Burnaby’s ruling civic party could at least duck before it hit them.
The lonely struggle of independents when facing the BCA giants

The lonely struggle of independents when facing the BCA giants

Thursday night was a meet-and-greet event for Burnaby councillor and mayoral candidates. It was hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade and gave candidates an excellent chance to meet the public.
LETTER: Burnaby has always had the 'tools' to improve housing

LETTER: Burnaby has always had the 'tools' to improve housing

Editor: Re: Dominant BCA launches campaign, mayor defends housing record , NOW online, Sept. 22 Mayor Derek Corrigan defends his longstanding narrative that council had no tools to avoid Metrotown demovictions. New Westminster begs to differ.
OUR VIEW: It's time to get on with seismic upgrades at schools

OUR VIEW: It's time to get on with seismic upgrades at schools

A serious rethink of provincial funding for capital projects is needed in B.C. There are a couple of reasons why the system needs changing.
Why does Vancouver mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart look so damn sad?

Why does Vancouver mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart look so damn sad?

K&K continues its hard-hitting investigative series examining the campaign videos of Vancouver mayoral candidates running in the Oct. 20 election.
This is the big, wet slice of casino revenues Burnaby gets each year

This is the big, wet slice of casino revenues Burnaby gets each year

Money laundering pays off for local cities. It’s a harsh reality, but that’s the truth. Casino revenues have steadily gone up in the past few years and, according to the recent probe into money laundering in casinos by Dr.
LETTER: Trans Mountain tanker numbers don't add up

LETTER: Trans Mountain tanker numbers don't add up

Editor: Trans Mountain stages exercise, NOW, Sept. 21 The article on page 3 of the Sept. 21 issue perpetuates a common erroneous statement that there are five tankers a month filling up with crude oil at the Kinder Morgan Westridge terminal.
LETTER: Burnaby Liberal MP should sit as an independent

LETTER: Burnaby Liberal MP should sit as an independent

Editor: The National Energy Board is back. Trudeau thinks this kangaroo court still has credibility.