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Tax not province's fault

Tax not province's fault

Dear Editor: Re: 'Crushing' tax hike of 24 per cent, Burnaby NOW, July 3. Mayor Derek Corrigan's response that Mr. Williams should direct his concerns regarding his 24 per cent property tax hike to the province is unacceptable.
Being safe in the water important for us all

Being safe in the water important for us all

The young boy playing in the kiddie pool in his backyard. The teenager learning to water ski for the first time. The young woman leaping from the top of a cliff into the ocean. We all need to be cautious while enjoying the water this summer. The B.C.
Edmonds could house gallery

Edmonds could house gallery

Dear Editor: Re: Cold shoulder doesn't deter gallery boosters, Burnaby NOW, June 21. In regards to your article concerning the Burnaby Art Gallery, the former Edmonds library building was built based on the design of an art gallery.
Learn to embrace change through the years

Learn to embrace change through the years

When asked to express the heart of Buddhism Shunryu Suzukiroshi replied, in a few words, "Everything changes." That's an apt description of our lives. That change is generally a positive thing for children.
No more education funding

No more education funding

Dear Editor: Re: Tell those 'good teacher stories,' Letters to the editor, Burnaby NOW, June 28. Ms. Louise Hazemi invited readers of the Burnaby NOW to write to the premier in support of more education funding. This is not the letter she asked for.
Wanting to help those in Alberta

Wanting to help those in Alberta

Dear Editor: I have been amazed at the scope of the flooding devastation in Alberta and my heart goes out to all those who are suffering. I would like to do something to help and am wondering if a relief fund has been established.
Burnaby offers a summertime full of good fun

Burnaby offers a summertime full of good fun

Whether you're looking for a crowd-filled musical experience, or a solitary nature hike, this city has it all
Tell those 'good teacher' stories

Tell those 'good teacher' stories

Dear Editor: It's the last days of school and no one wants to think about September, but I wanted to make a plea for education.
Kennedy gets it wrong

Kennedy gets it wrong

Dear Editor: While the rest of the world enviously points at Canada and how Prime Minister Stephen Harper managed to navigate the ship of state through the most recent recession, a problem most of them have not yet come to grips with, our MP, Kennedy
Humbly proud to be Canadian

Humbly proud to be Canadian

In Canada we tend not so much to be the rah, rah, ain't-we-wonderful kind of people that you might find in other parts of the world. We're more likely to consider ourselves lucky, or maybe privileged.