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One year later, time to reintroduce me to me

One year later, time to reintroduce me to me

Confession: I cried over a peachesand-cream muffin at Starbucks. No, it wasn't over the quality of the muffin.
Let's ban bunny breeders

Let's ban bunny breeders

Re: Animal advocates worried about pet sales, Burnaby NOW, July 19 The unregulated and unrestricted breeding and selling of intact rabbits in pet stores and other public venues has been a long-standing issue of concern to rabbit advocates.
Meter reading is easy

Meter reading is easy

It has been recently announced that B.C. Hydro has rethought its position on forcing everyone to use the signalling option of the new meters providing that they are willing to pay an extra fee to have their meters manually read.
A different measure of success

A different measure of success

In today's society we often associate a person's success with material wealth: expensive clothing, home, vehicle, as well as in one's education or career choice, and also lifestyle; friends, relationships, pets, not to mention a glowing sense of calm
Puppy mills are still a problem

Puppy mills are still a problem

Re: Pet store owners oppose ban, Burnaby NOW, July 17 Of course the owners of Pet Habitat and King Ed Pets oppose a ban, as the retail sale of pets is likely the primary source of revenue for these stores.
Ban on pet sales won't solve mill problem

Ban on pet sales won't solve mill problem

The debate over banning pet sales in Burnaby is heating up, along with concerns animal activists have about our two local pet shops that still sell puppies and kittens.
Tories hyping trudeau

Tories hyping trudeau

The more the Conservative government criticizes Justin Trudeau, the more popular he becomes. We wouldn't have known that Justin is a professional public speaker. This is a kind of free promotion.
Future is bright for B.C. film

Future is bright for B.C. film

Dear Editor: In response to George Heyman's July 12 letter (Libs need to act on film industry), I want to assure the B.C. film industry that I share their concerns and am working diligently to ensure we remain competitive. The B.C.
Deer lake parking closures made no sense

Deer lake parking closures made no sense

Dear Editor: I noticed a lot of public parking spaces at Deer Lake were closed during the evening of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's wonderful Symphony in the Park.
Burnaby should adopt 'assessment averaging'

Burnaby should adopt 'assessment averaging'

Dear Editor: Re: Tax not province's fault, Letters to the editor, July 10. Mr. Evans is right. The City of Burnaby can do something to reduce city property taxes. Vancouver for years has "assessment averaging.