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Why we need anti-SLAPP legislation

Why we need anti-SLAPP legislation

Dear Editor, It’s important to clear up misconceptions about SLAPP Suits, or Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation.
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season to be extra careful

OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season to be extra careful

When the sun comes out and temperatures go over 25 degrees some people seem to lose their brains with their shirts.
B.C. Liberals are displaying arrogance

B.C. Liberals are displaying arrogance

Eventually, in the life of a government, arrogance and cynicism seem to inevitably find their way into the core of its existence. After 15 years in power, we may be witnessing that with the B.C.
Anti-SLAPP legislation is necessary

Anti-SLAPP legislation is necessary

Dear Editor No corporation, including Kinder Morgan should be permitted to file multimillion-dollar lawsuits simply to discourage people legitimately protesting their project, and there should be a law in place to prevent that from happening.
Don't take Kinder Morgan's pledges at face value

Don't take Kinder Morgan's pledges at face value

Dear Editor In the June 5 Burnaby Now, Michael Davies of Kinder Morgan says that “There’s nothing more important than the safety of our neighbours…”.
Burnaby city council is failing on housing issue

Burnaby city council is failing on housing issue

Dear Editor, The sell-off and demolition of affordable rental apartments in Metrotown and resulting evictions have attracted media attention.
OUR VIEW: Grab a banana and go for a walk

OUR VIEW: Grab a banana and go for a walk

There’s much good news nowadays where modern health issues are concerned.
Free speech protester can't have it both ways

Free speech protester can't have it both ways

Dear Editor Re: Protester’s case triggers new bill, Burnaby NOW , May 29. So, Alan Dutton and the NDP are in favour of free speech and protesting whilst at the same time want to take away a plaintiff’s right to a trial by jury.
Kinder Morgan open to talking with city

Kinder Morgan open to talking with city

Dear Editor: There’s nothing more important than the safety of our neighbours and the communities where our Trans Mountain pipeline and terminals operate.
Libs are staying out of the real estate debate

Libs are staying out of the real estate debate

Don't look for the provincial government to offer any fixes to cool down the red-hot Metro Vancouver housing market any time soon, and that's probably a good thing.