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Burnaby firefighters are heroes

Burnaby firefighters are heroes

Dear Editor, Burnaby is currently seeking nominations for their annual Heroes In the City awards.
Too soon to celebrate

Too soon to celebrate

It may be a tad premature for the B.C. government to pop the champagne bottles to celebrate its recent huge win in its long-running feud with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. While the B.C.
What do most moms really want?

What do most moms really want?

What do mothers really want for Mother’s Day? We did an unscientific, completely biased survey and asked a random sampling of moms what they wanted for Mother’s Day. Here’s what they said – not in priority. 1.
Surplus is a secret city council isn’t sharing with residents

Surplus is a secret city council isn’t sharing with residents

Dear Editor The $100 million isn’t a surprise, your city council just isn’t telling you about it.
Trial reveals a tradition of taking

Trial reveals a tradition of taking

As the Mike Duffy trial wheezes and puffs its way through the court, it’s apparent that whether the senator from PEI committed fraud, breach of trust or bribery is possibly just not that relevant.
The secret sisterhood of imperfect mothers

The secret sisterhood of imperfect mothers

Psst! Hey, you. Yes, you, the one with your pajamas still on, with the baby that just won’t nap and the laundry pile that’s beginning to resemble the Rocky Mountains. And you, the one that’s been at the office since 6:30 a.m.
Will hysteria sway your vote?

Will hysteria sway your vote?

The transit plebiscite in Metro Vancouver appears to have degenerated from being a Yes versus No battle to a Doom versus Gloom fight. The past couple of weeks saw two good examples of the hysteria either side likes to employ.
Letters: Libraries are priceless

Letters: Libraries are priceless

Dear Editor Re: Parents love libraries, Burnaby NOW , April 24. No wonder.
Letters: Nothing but good things in the budget

Letters: Nothing but good things in the budget

Dear Editor Re: Burnaby NDP MPs critical of Tories’ balanced budget, Burnaby NOW, April 21. The NOW should note this is not the Conservative government’s first balanced budget since 2006.
UPDATE: Letters: City of Burnaby doing a good job

UPDATE: Letters: City of Burnaby doing a good job

Dear Editor News of the City of Burnaby year-end surplus is an opportunity for those of not familiar with how this occurred to ask those who are. I have made inquiries and learned that this is due to e.g.