Opinion

Dear Editor Re: Parent calls out discriminatory practice, Burnaby NOW , May 27. Do I laugh or cry? This parent of a private school student is crying foul because the City of Burnaby hires public school students before the private school students.

Dear Editor Re: Mayor failing to show leadership on housing, Inbox, Burnaby NOW , May 25. Earl’s letter highlighting the lamentable lack of leadership coming out of city hall is not nearly new news.

An unusual issue will likely be front and centre in the coming election campaign, but it’s not entirely clear how – or even if – it will impact the eventual result.

The headlines were emphatic: ‘Quick wins’ amounted to little for NDP, ‘Quick wins’ report lands with a dull thud.

Dear Editor Re: Kayactivist protest ‘failed miserably,’ Opinion, Burnaby NOW , May 20. I was amused by P.

Dear Editor Re: Mom speaks out after suicide of son released from Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby NOW , May 13. Even as I’m only an adolescent citizen of the city (and most certainly not a mother), I must say that I agree completely with Mrs Young.

Are the Burnaby firefighters like the proverbial canary in the mine for Burnaby city council? In Wednesday’s paper we ran a story about the Burnaby Citizens’ Association losing support from its stalwart allies.

It’s not what most Canadians think of when they hear the words “bench clearing.” But the allegations are that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “manhandled” a Conservative MP and elbowed an NDP MP in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Dear Editor Re: Fee hikes threaten sports clubs, Burnaby NOW, May 18. The Burnaby Striders Track and Field Club is a non-profit organization that has been kept up and running by dedicated coaches and parents since 1958.

Dear Editor Re: Kayactivists descend on terminal, Burnaby NOW, May 18. Went down to the protest to have a look. Guess how most of them got there? Hint: Parking attendants were required.