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Seniors' voices being heard in B.C.

Seniors' voices being heard in B.C.

Seniors will be delighted to know that their needs were not overlooked as the Union of B.C. Municipalities 2013 annual convention wrapped up last week.
Burnaby-Lougheed MLA is MIA

Burnaby-Lougheed MLA is MIA

Dear Editor: Calling my NDP MLA Jane Shin, where are you? It must be nice to be able to get elected without saying a word to your constituents, then never speak up in their defence on important issues. I phoned her office last Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Burnaby council should heed residents' words on animal control bylaw

Burnaby council should heed residents' words on animal control bylaw

Dear Editor, I am writing to respond to Council's response to September 23 delegates who addressed a staff report and recommendations regarding breed specific legislation in the City's animal control bylaws.
Will the real NDP please stand up?

Will the real NDP please stand up?

Now that Adrian Dix has finally decided he's not going to lead the NDP into the next election, the party can get on with healing its internal divisions and trying to figure out just what kind of entity it really is.
There's always room for truth and reconciliation

There's always room for truth and reconciliation

But it's history they say, just move on. It's in the past, and we can't do anything about it. Those are the kind of statements you hear when you try to open up a conversation about any mistreatment of people in the past.
In favour of the 'right-wing naysayer'

In favour of the 'right-wing naysayer'

Dear Editor: Re: Which "taxpayers" are you speaking for?, Letters to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, Sept. 19. I think I could possibly demystify, or at least lessen, some of Bill Phelps' bewilderment regarding the "financial backers" of Mr.
Burnaby's numbers for pit bull bites are questionable

Burnaby's numbers for pit bull bites are questionable

Dear Editor: The City of Burnaby is considering new breed-specific legislation for pit bulls. However, the mayor and city council seem ready to make important decisions concerning their safety based on very faulty research and misinformation.
When scientists speak out, we must listen

When scientists speak out, we must listen

It is a sad state of affairs when scientists across Canada take to the streets to bemoan their interaction with the government of their country.
Who's paying for skyrocketing costs in Metro Vancouver?

Who's paying for skyrocketing costs in Metro Vancouver?

A billion here, a billion there, it adds up. That's the problem with shopping lists.
Which 'taxpayers' are you speaking for?

Which 'taxpayers' are you speaking for?

Dear Editor: Re: Gov't workers take more sick days, In My Opinion, Burnaby NOW, Sept. 13. Why, every time we turn on the news or open a newspaper, do we see Mr.