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Bitumen problems ignored

Bitumen problems ignored

Dear Editor: On the one hand, federal Natural Resources Minister, and tar sands booster, Joe Oliver says there is an urgent need for more pipelines to accommodate higher bitumen production.
Who is watching over Port Metro Vancouver?

Who is watching over Port Metro Vancouver?

Mayor Derek Corrigan, hit the nail on the head when he said Port Metro Vancouver is run by big businesses of the port "(that) are soley engaged in the benefit of those businesses.
The campaign is finished

The campaign is finished

Dear Editor: This week the premier had another campaign event - I mean a government announcement of the incoming cabinet, which will presumably include her after the upcoming by-election.
Another reason to distrust journalists

Another reason to distrust journalists

I am ashamed to admit it - but as the Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin, expense scandal story simmers on social media, and fills newspaper pages - I have gained a new appreciation for good cops who feel tarnished by bad cops.
Politics depressing for all

Politics depressing for all

Dear Editor: Re: Let Grade 12 students vote, Burnaby NOW, May 31. Much thought has been given and ink spilled to this issue, including the possibility of lowering the voting age to include high school seniors.
Jane Shin misrepresented herself in previous interview

Jane Shin misrepresented herself in previous interview

Dear Editor: I would like to draw the attention of Burnaby NOW readers to some very revealing statements made by Jane Shin more than a month ago, on April 25, while she was being interviewed by Global B.C.'s Squire Barnes on BC 1, Global's 24-hour B.
Not so sweet sounds of summer

Not so sweet sounds of summer

Dear Editor: The Burnaby noise or sound abatement bylaw 1979 states: "No person shall, except as in this bylaw may be provided, (a) make or cause any noise or sound in or on a highway or elsewhere in the municipality which disturbs, or tends to distu
City changes not welcome

City changes not welcome

Dear Editor: Re: Sears reveals big plans for its Metrotown site, Burnaby NOW, June 5. It's getting to the point where I am afraid to pick up the Burnaby NOW from my doorstep.
Pets need to be part of rental agreements

Pets need to be part of rental agreements

Drop in blood pressure. Decreased risk of heart attack and stroke. Reduced stress and depression. These are just some of the benefits study after study shows come from pet ownership.
Old and new faces in Liberal cabinet

Old and new faces in Liberal cabinet

One of Premier Christy Clark's frustrations for the past two years has been her struggle to put a new face on her government, to clearly show she was in charge and that there was a clear separation from the Gordon Campbell era.