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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.
OUR VIEW: Government silence is deafening

OUR VIEW: Government silence is deafening

If a serious issue is discussed by senior government officials but no record of that exists, did it really happen? The answer – like the answer to “If a tree falls” – apparently, is no. Unless a whistleblower pops up.
Burnaby Hospital gave mother her life back

Burnaby Hospital gave mother her life back

Dear Editor: In the recent past, there have been many negative stories about Burnaby Hospital. Here is an overdue happy one.
Burnaby North needs better representation

Burnaby North needs better representation

Dear Editor: Take back Burnaby North. Democracy in Canada and in British Columbia has been hijacked by the corporate agenda and a complete lack of honest leadership.
A handy list of intervenor reports for Kinder Morgan's NEB hearing

A handy list of intervenor reports for Kinder Morgan's NEB hearing

Here are some recent reports from various intervenors on the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion plan. I will update this post with more links as I sift through the intervenor evidence.
[Editorial] Tank farm a flash point for problems

[Editorial] Tank farm a flash point for problems

Explosions of molten crude? Plumes of poisonous sulphur dioxide? Widespread forest fires, and tens of thousands trapped at Simon Fraser University? These are just some of the worst-case scenarios raised by SFU’s consultants and the local fire departm
Politicians hate gov’t ads, until they're in power

Politicians hate gov’t ads, until they're in power

Not that there’s any lack of entries in this category, but you can add government advertising to the list of things-politicians-oppose-until-they’re-in-power. As the curtain begins to come down on the Lower Mainland’s TransLink tax plebiscite, B.C.
Not right to destroy children’s future

Not right to destroy children’s future

Dear Editor Mayor Corrigan has stated he is willing to be arrested to protest the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. He thereby risks his position as mayor and a lawyer.
Modest complaint is ‘utterly offensive’

Modest complaint is ‘utterly offensive’

Dear Editor In response to “Modest Complaints” from Larry Bennett, dated May 19. With regard to Mr.