Skip to content

Opinion

OUR VIEW: Buying pipeline has boondoggle written all over it

OUR VIEW: Buying pipeline has boondoggle written all over it

Insanity. That’s the only word that comes to mind when we think about the federal Liberals buying the entire Trans Mountain pipeline project. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to sink $4.
OPINION: Health Minister Adrian Dix hitting home runs

OPINION: Health Minister Adrian Dix hitting home runs

As befits a guy who has the most money to spend in government, Health Minister Adrian Dix has been busy. Every week seems to produce a major announcement.
LETTERS: Umbrellas highlight problems in Burnaby neighbourhood

LETTERS: Umbrellas highlight problems in Burnaby neighbourhood

Editor: Re: Umbrellas light up Metrotown , Burnaby NOW , May 23. Indeed, the LED umbrellas designed by Metrotown neighbourhood children to beautify a demoviction site of Belford Properties across the Skytrain station look lovely.
OUR VIEW: Municipal diplomacy still plays a key role in B.C. politics

OUR VIEW: Municipal diplomacy still plays a key role in B.C. politics

After acquiring a nuclear arsenal to defend against the United States, North Korea was probably not going to surrender that arsenal at the behest of the United States. Still, some optimistic, peace-loving fools hoped U.S.
BLOGS: Burnaby Heights has a special place in my heart

BLOGS: Burnaby Heights has a special place in my heart

The first time I ever attended Hats Off Day, I felt like I had stepped back into my childhood. I grew up in North Burnaby, but after college I moved to Maple Ridge to work at a newspaper.
LETTERS: Burnaby needs to do a better job stopping aggressive drivers

LETTERS: Burnaby needs to do a better job stopping aggressive drivers

Editor: Like many others residents of the Lower Mainland, I am becoming extremely concerned with the amount of aggressive and reckless drivers on the streets.
OPINION: Private pay no health solution

OPINION: Private pay no health solution

Some time ago, an American expat working as a taxi driver made one of the most profound statements I’ve ever heard about Canadian health care.
OUR VIEW: Adding bylaw officers in Burnaby won’t make up for bike cops

OUR VIEW: Adding bylaw officers in Burnaby won’t make up for bike cops

Excuse us while we do a little math here: 7-4=3, right? Well, normally yes, but in the case of public safety, the numbers on the surface don’t necessarily add up the same way.
LETTERS: Supportive housing announcement is 'exciting,' says society

LETTERS: Supportive housing announcement is 'exciting,' says society

Editor: Re: Burnaby to have first housing for homeless, Burnaby NOW , May 16 The Society To End Homelessness welcomes the exciting news that 52 new supportive homes are being proposed for vulnerable homeless men and women living in Burnaby.
BLOGS: Forget Meghan and Harry, these moms were the real heroes of the royal wedding

BLOGS: Forget Meghan and Harry, these moms were the real heroes of the royal wedding

Welcome to Mommy’s Grounded, where every week, I will be sharing confessions, opinions, and anecdotes from my journey through parenthood as a mom of three. Expect an against-the-grain, honest, and humorous take on the hottest topics in parenting.