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Ageism at heart of B.C. driving rules

Ageism at heart of B.C. driving rules

Ageism shows up in many aspects of seniors' lives, including condescension, arbitrary rules of retirement and a general attitude of treating seniors as less than equal. Unfortunately, ageism also manifests itself in B.C. driving rules for seniors.
Residents right to worry about skyscrapers

Residents right to worry about skyscrapers

Dear Editor: Re: Skyscraper stirs debate, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 28. I empathize with the concerns of some residents of the Brentwood neighbourhood about the redevelopment of the Brentwood Mall by Shape Properties.
Who's the 'political' one in Burnaby?

Who's the 'political' one in Burnaby?

Dear Editor: It seems that if you are not in synch or inline with the mayor of Burnaby's pet projects you are labelled "political." This is curious, especially coming from the mayor of Burnaby, who is one of the savviest "politicals" around.
Brentwood plan does nothing for families

Brentwood plan does nothing for families

Dear Editor: Re: Skyscraper stirs debate, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 28. In fairness to the mayor and as a regular pedestrian and cyclist, I am excited about the mayor's suggestion "to build a bike and pedestrian path ...
Land separates the haves from the have-nots

Land separates the haves from the have-nots

Two reports that surfaced this week are focused on the middle class, as are a horde of politicians.
Teachers' soap opera drags on and on

Teachers' soap opera drags on and on

The B.C. version of "The NeverEnding Story" has resumed playing, and it's not clear that it will ever actually stop. I'm referring, of course, to the pseudo-comic soap opera that stars the B.C. Teachers' Federation and the B.C. Liberal government.
Brace for the 'uglyfication' of Burnaby

Brace for the 'uglyfication' of Burnaby

Dear Editor: Re: Skyscraper stirs debate, Burnbay NOW, Feb. 28. I totally agree with Barry and Gloria MacDonald, whose concern is the increased traffic and population in and around Brentwood with its planned massive expansion.
Pipeline leaves too many questions unanswered

Pipeline leaves too many questions unanswered

Dear Editor: Re: Where is the pipeline going?, Burnaby NOW, March 1.
Is National Energy Board hearing just window dressing?

Is National Energy Board hearing just window dressing?

The National Energy Board has said no to MP Kennedy Stewart's request to extend the application period to participate in the Kinder Morgan pipeline hearings, but how does this fit the bigger picture? Stewart was raising the same question we were aski
B.C. needs to rethink recycling

B.C. needs to rethink recycling

Environment Minister Mary Polak recently announced that many small businesses will be exempt from onerous new recycling rules set to come into effect this May.