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NDP bewilders reader

NDP bewilders reader

Dear Editor Can you follow how the NDP supporters and their leaders think? Let me take that back. My mouth is wide open and I am scratching my head … I am talking about Mr. Kennedy Stewart’s latest election flyer. In all fairness, Mr.
Burnaby council right to restrain pit bulls

Burnaby council right to restrain pit bulls

Dear Editor Re: HugABull pit bull event goes to the (other) dogs. I can understand HugABull members don’t want to parade their dogs with muzzles as required by law.
Small 'c' conservatives should vote Green

Small 'c' conservatives should vote Green

Dear Editor, If any of your readers are small “c” conservatives, the coming election is the one where they’ll want to vote for the Green Party of Canada. Contrary to what other parties are claiming, the Green Party is not a party of the centre-left.
Focus is on the beach, not ballots

Focus is on the beach, not ballots

Even for a political observer, it’s difficult to get too excited about an election campaign during the dog days of summer. With the exception of political operatives, I suspect it’s the same thing for most people.
OUR VIEW: More proof the game is rigged?

OUR VIEW: More proof the game is rigged?

It really boggles the mind.
What has Harper done to our country?

What has Harper done to our country?

Dear Editor Released almost a year ago, Harperism, by Burnaby author Donald Gutstein, provides a timely study of the fundamental nature of the changes to the Canadian political and social landscape that has been wrought by Stephen Harper since he was
Business closure is a sad loss for Burnaby

Business closure is a sad loss for Burnaby

Dear Editor, As a regular customer of International Sausage on Gilmore Street, I am saddened to hear the news of them closing down this September. About 40 employees are losing their livelihood due to the land being developed into a highrise.
Let the national election ballot decide

Let the national election ballot decide

Dear Editor, The B.C. public’s anti-pipeline stance and resultant delays may have been fortuitous.
OUR VIEW: Hey, moms and dads, this is for you

OUR VIEW: Hey, moms and dads, this is for you

Pssst. Hey, you. Yes, you with the infant snuggled in the Tula wrap, texting on your iPhone while you sip your coffee at Starbucks. And you. Yes, you with the van load of kids and soccer gear, on your way out to the field for practice. And you.
Time to grow some sense about lawns

Time to grow some sense about lawns

It is interesting to note the myriad of media “lawn professionals” educating us about lawns. Few of the comments are accurate or have a scientific base. Lawns are of a tremendous benefit in our West Coast climate.