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OUR VIEW: NEB decision merely fuels the fight

OUR VIEW: NEB decision merely fuels the fight

The NEB’s decision was not a huge surprise. In a nutshell: “The Board finds that the Project is in Canada’s public interest, and recommends the GIC approve the Project...
LETTERS: Burnaby is failing citizens on housing

LETTERS: Burnaby is failing citizens on housing

Dear Editor I attended the Burnaby city council meeting on May 16, 2016. The presentation by Stop Demovictions Burnaby campaign in Metrotown was heard by Mayor Corrigan and city council.
LETTERS: Burnaby needs to preserve a housing mix

LETTERS: Burnaby needs to preserve a housing mix

Dear Editor Mayor Corrigan is using density as his justification for the teardown of affordable apartments in Metrotown.
OUR VIEW: Come on, Trudeau, it's time to make the leap

OUR VIEW: Come on, Trudeau, it's time to make the leap

Hundreds of protesters – many in kayaks – raised their voices, signs and paddles on Saturday in Burnaby to raise awareness about Kinder Morgan’s pipeline proposal.
OPINION: Why the NDP should be afraid of Weaver

OPINION: Why the NDP should be afraid of Weaver

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver wants history to repeat itself.
LETTERS: 'Kayaktivists' show hypocrisy

LETTERS: 'Kayaktivists' show hypocrisy

Dear Editor Re: Kayak pipeline protest.
LETTERS: Burnaby Mountain is at risk of fire

LETTERS: Burnaby Mountain is at risk of fire

Dear Editor The recent forest fire destruction of part of Fort McMurray, Alberta, reminded me of the tinder dry condition of the forest on Burnaby Mountain about 10 years ago. We have been experiencing an earlier than usual spring with little rain.
LETTERS: Rinaldo Twitter furor is 'overblown'

LETTERS: Rinaldo Twitter furor is 'overblown'

Dear Editor The upset over Randy Rinaldo’s tweets this week has been a bit overblown. In fact, most of the controversies about candidates social media histories are much ado about nothing.
OUR VIEW: Hit 'em where it counts - in the wallet

OUR VIEW: Hit 'em where it counts - in the wallet

Yes, yes, yes! We applaud the provincial government for hiking penalties for distracted driving in the province. The current fine is $167 for a first offence.
LETTERS: Neighbourhood House has come a long way

LETTERS: Neighbourhood House has come a long way

Dear Editor Now 20 years old, it’s hard to remember the time when the Burnaby Neighbourhood House (formerly South Burnaby Neighbourhood House) began as a once-a-month event at a community church.