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Burnaby's public schools are exceptional

Burnaby's public schools are exceptional

Dear Editor: As trustees of the Burnaby board of education, we felt compelled to write a response to Mr. Friesen's and Ms.
Teachers expect too much

Teachers expect too much

Dear Editor: As of today, the governments in the provinces of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island are working on contract negotiations with the teachers. No signed contracts in force presently.
Harper needs to get his nose out of the courts

Harper needs to get his nose out of the courts

Prime Minister Stephen Harper can't seem to buy a win in the courts these days.
Beta intersection is hazardous

Beta intersection is hazardous

Dear Editor: Ever since the construction of Brentwood Gate project, Beta has become a hazard for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the street at the east entrance to the mall.
Motherhood and the moments that matter

Motherhood and the moments that matter

I've caught myself lately, when hugging my son, squeezing a little tighter than normal, pressing my cheek to his a little longer. I catch myself whispering "Mommy loves you very much.
Will a common enemy be enough to unite new coalition?

Will a common enemy be enough to unite new coalition?

This one-party town may see some competition November in the civic election - and this is good. Democracy is just an abstract social studies subject if voters don't have real choices on the ballot.
Will B.C. follow Ontario's lead?

Will B.C. follow Ontario's lead?

Dear Editor: Bravo, Ontario! In its recent budget, the outgoing minority government proposed the creation of a provincial plan to ensure Ontario workers have a decent retirement income.
Bureaucracy triumphs over patient care

Bureaucracy triumphs over patient care

Dear Editor: Re: Fecal transplant saved her, Burnaby NOW, May 2.
John Who? Horgan has his work cut out for him

John Who? Horgan has his work cut out for him

John who? That question frames one of the more immediate challenges facing newly installed NDP leader John Horgan. Quite simply, most potential voters likely don't even know who he is.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation launching legal challenge against pipeline

Tsleil-Waututh Nation launching legal challenge against pipeline

And the Tsleil-Waututh Nation has come out swinging. Of all the people I've interviewed who are against the pipeline, I'd say actions like this will cause the most headaches for Kinder Morgan.