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OPINION: David Eby is navigating some tricky roads

OPINION: David Eby is navigating some tricky roads

David Eby hasn’t even been on the job for a year, but is already establishing himself as perhaps the most dominant figure in B.C. politics (aside from Premier John Horgan).
OUR VIEW: Fixing casino money laundering in B.C. isn’t enough

OUR VIEW: Fixing casino money laundering in B.C. isn’t enough

When the BC Liberals were first elected to run the provincial government in 2001, one of their campaign planks was to “stop expansion” of gambling because of its associated problems. Once in power, however, that didn’t happen.
LETTER: Burnaby council is making strides to improve housing

LETTER: Burnaby council is making strides to improve housing

Editor: Re: Burnaby council pulls demoviction propoposals from public hearing , NOW, June 25 I read with interest that city council has pulled two rezoning applications from the June 26 public hearing in order to ask the developers to consider placin
LETTER: Suman Virk was a tireless advocate

LETTER: Suman Virk was a tireless advocate

Editor: Re: Honour Virk and Todd by getting involved , NOW, June 22 I would like to say thank you for writing such a lovely and inspiring opinion editorial about Suman Virk and myself.
LETTER: National anthem singers need to tone it down

LETTER: National anthem singers need to tone it down

Editor: My father, an immigrant, always said to me, “Remember, you were lucky to be born in one of the best countries in the world.
OUR VIEW: Dire summertime warnings are ruining our good vibrations

OUR VIEW: Dire summertime warnings are ruining our good vibrations

It's time to be afraid
OPINION: B.C. fish farm plans too confusing

OPINION: B.C. fish farm plans too confusing

The BC NDP government has unveiled what obtaining the “consent” of First Nations for resource development projects is supposed to look like and things are as confusing as ever.
BLOGS: Working parents, don't sweat the summer months

BLOGS: Working parents, don't sweat the summer months

Kids running barefoot through grassy meadows and sandy beaches, with dirt on their faces and half-dead butterflies clasped between their tiny hands.
OUR VIEW: Banning straws hurts people with disabilities

OUR VIEW: Banning straws hurts people with disabilities

Many who are concerned about the environment have advocated banning plastic straws. On the surface, such a ban seems like a no-brainer.
LETTER: Who will clean up oil spills from trains?

LETTER: Who will clean up oil spills from trains?

Editor: I wonder if anyone has prepared for the rail shipment of oil/products in and through Burnaby and the distinct possibility of a spill and or disaster related to same into Burrard Inlet ? Who would raise the alarm and who would clean up the mes