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Gov't workers take more sick days
When was the last time you called in sick? Was it just a case of the sniffles? Were you flat on your back? Or did you go golfing and not want to use a vacation day? Did you feel guilty about leaving your co-workers to cover for you? Did you take as f
Sep 13, 2013 12:00 AM
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Blaming dog breeds won't solve problem
Dear Editor: If pit bulls (not a breed) were naturally vicious, and given that there are millions and millions of pit bull type dogs (pit bull is a generic term for several breeds of dogs and mixed breed dogs with a block head) all over the place, we
Sep 12, 2013 10:05 AM
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Burnaby's proposed animal control bylaw changes a disappointment
Dear Editor: I would like to express my disappointment in the recommendations from City of Burnaby staff to not only keep the breed-specific legislation (BSL) in place, but make it more restrictive for pet owners living in and visiting our community.
Sep 11, 2013 11:33 AM
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Education funding a touchy subject
Last week's column about how a wage hike for CUPE will likely be funded appeared to touch a nerve with a number of school trustees and teachers, who descended upon me on social media (notably Twitter) to say how unfair the whole situation is.
Sep 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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School zones are slow, for a good reason
More than two-thirds of B.C. residents believe that road safety in school zones is worse when the kids are back in class. Seventy-eight per cent of British Columbians have seen someone speeding in a school zone.
Sep 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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Help Syrian refugees
Dear Editor: Re: City NDP MPs call for debate, more aid for Syrians, Burnaby NOW, Sept. 6.
Sep 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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Who was responsible for 9/11?
Dear Editor: On this 12th anniversary of one of the most barbaric and awful cases of terrorism ever inflicted upon modern Western civilization, I should like to share my thoughts on a question which most often descends into flimsy irrationality or el
Sep 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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Don't cancel bus route
Dear Editor: The decision by TransLink to close the 154 bus route is wrong, in my opinion. There are three seniors' residences on this route - Ross Tower, Rotary Tower and Dunwood Place. I lived in Rotary Tower for 18 years.
Sep 11, 2013 12:00 AM
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DogsBite.org founder responds to local criticism
Re: Letter to the editor, Breed-specific language ‘inherently flawed and does not work,’ Burnaby NOW , Sept. 10, 2013. Dear Editor: DogsBite.org advocates on behalf of victims of serious dog attacks.
Sep 10, 2013 4:23 PM
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Breed-specific language 'inherently flawed and does not work'
The following letter was also submitted to the Burnaby NOW following amendments to the animal control bylaw proposing to keep breed-specific terminology: Dear Mayor Corrigan, Thank you for requesting public feedback on Burnaby city staff's recommenda
Sep 10, 2013 10:00 AM
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