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Say ‘No’ to slate politics

Say ‘No’ to slate politics

Video killed the radio star. But it’s Peter Fassbender who is about to kill the independent civic politician. Last week, the B.C.
Liberal platform on NEB overhaul

Liberal platform on NEB overhaul

There's been a lot of chatter about how the Liberals will handle the NEB process now that they've won a majority government. Here's a cut-and-paste reminder from the relevant section of their platform that addresses the NEB.
[OUR VIEW] Does Burnaby need a new art gallery?

[OUR VIEW] Does Burnaby need a new art gallery?

Whether your answer to the question posed in that headline was a resounding “Yes” or a less-than-enthusiastic “Hold your horses, how much would that set taxpayers back?”– it’s time for you to speak up.
Don’t scrap FPTP just yet

Don’t scrap FPTP just yet

Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau has promised a lot of things, but one of those campaign promises may be tricky to pull off.
Making the case for electoral reform

Making the case for electoral reform

Dear Editor Re: “Dear Mr. Trudeau: Don’t get cocky,” editorial, Burnaby NOW , Oct. 21. Thank you for your editorial on the need for Mr. Trudeau to follow through on his election promises. You are right on.
Liberal win is good news … for now

Liberal win is good news … for now

Dear Editor Hallelujah. The dragon has been slain by the handsome prince from the East. The realm is now safe and secure.
Of baby blues, pecs and the #PMILF: Why objectification won't hurt Justin Trudeau one bit

Of baby blues, pecs and the #PMILF: Why objectification won't hurt Justin Trudeau one bit

OK, Canada, I’m going on the record with a sentence I truly never thought I’d see myself write: Our prime minister is hot.
[OUR VIEW] Canada catches the world’s attention

[OUR VIEW] Canada catches the world’s attention

Oh, Canada, if only we’d known. All these years, we’ve been nursing our national inferiority complex, constantly overshadowed by our larger, older, more outgoing sibling to the south.
Happy a new gallery could be a reality

Happy a new gallery could be a reality

Dear Editor I understand there will be a public forum on Nov. 3 at the Shadbolt Centre to hear about and discuss the possibilities of a new art gallery for Burnaby, and I am pleased to know about this.
An open letter to Lynne Quarmby

An open letter to Lynne Quarmby

Dear Lynne, a few months ago I told you I would be very happy to have you as my Member of Parliament. I am sure you will be disappointed to learn that I did not vote for you.