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This just in from Kinder Morgan...

This just in from Kinder Morgan...

Police have been arresting protesters on Burnaby Mountain today. Here's the latest from Kinder Morgan. UPDATE FOR WORK ON BURNABY MOUNTAIN Trans Mountain Workers Arrive on Burnaby Mountain BURNABY, BC (November 20, 2014, (1:00 pm PST): As of 12:45 p.
Sober second thought needed in Kinder Morgan situation

Sober second thought needed in Kinder Morgan situation

As we write this editorial, RCMP officers are arresting protesters on Burnaby Mountain. The protesters have been involved in a standoff with Kinder Morgan and the company's workers for the past several weeks.
Flu shots should be more available, not less

Flu shots should be more available, not less

File this under the heading: What were they thinking? Fraser Health has cancelled its annual clinics at seniors' centres this year to focus resources on children under five and on people who use nasal-spray flu vaccines - two groups that can't be ser
Not all seniors are 'old, rich and spoiled'

Not all seniors are 'old, rich and spoiled'

Ageism can take many forms. However, like any discrimination, it has, at its core, a desire to stereotype an entire group of people. Last month we celebrated the United Nations International Day of the Older Person.
Burnaby trustees show 'flash of intelligence'

Burnaby trustees show 'flash of intelligence'

Dear Editor: Re: Burnaby School District eyes new markets for international program, Burnaby NOW online. This is surely a new speed record.
B.C. economy depends on resources

B.C. economy depends on resources

Dear Editor: I always knew the Port of Vancouver was important to the Canadian and British Columbian economies, but I was astounded to read that it enables $184 billion in trade in goods and natural resources annually.
No secrets, please

No secrets, please

Dear Editor: The National Energy Board (NEB) has recently ordered that Kinder Morgan reveal their secret emergency plans – with some conditions. The B.C.
Trust determined election

Trust determined election

Dear Editor: It was an interesting election.
Can’t have steel without coal

Can’t have steel without coal

Dear Editor: I find it interesting that among the various anti-this and anti-that protestors and activists who seem to populate the media landscape of British Columbia, I’ve never seen one protesting against steel.
Gambling isn’t going anywhere

Gambling isn’t going anywhere

The latest move to study (and perhaps eventually reduce) problem gambling is welcome news, but don’t think for a minute it’s a sign the provincial government is any less voracious when it comes to gobbling up money from gamblers.