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More on Kinder Morgan's court case against protesters

More on Kinder Morgan's court case against protesters

Kinder Morgan is seeking an injunction in the B.C. Supreme Court, banning protesters from interfering with survey work. The company has a Dec. 1 deadline to complete the work for the National Energy Board.
Intervenor withdraws from NEB hearing

Intervenor withdraws from NEB hearing

I reported on Marc Eliesen back in May , when he was claiming the economic argument for the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion was bunk. He was granted intervenor status in the NEB hearing, likely because of his experience in the energy sector.
Burnaby tax story skewed to the right

Burnaby tax story skewed to the right

Dear Editor: I just read Jacob Zinn's article "Businesses pay majority of taxes" (Burnaby NOW, Oct. 24) and I can't believe the one-sided information he presented and conclusions that he reached.
Time to get fireworks out of the city

Time to get fireworks out of the city

Dear Editor: We are about to take time to remember those that fought for our freedoms. We will take a few minutes of silence, the sounds of gunfire long forgotten.
Burnaby's 'linear park' plans raise safety concern

Burnaby's 'linear park' plans raise safety concern

Dear Editor: The City of Burnaby's decision to create a linear park on the east side of Willingdon Avenue between Lougheed and Hastings Street raises a number of safety concerns.
Just say "no" to Burnaby's free golfers

Just say "no" to Burnaby's free golfers

Dear Editor: I am writing with regard to the $42,000 in free golf passes for city officials article in your Oct. 31 issue.
Wards are the answer for better turnout

Wards are the answer for better turnout

Dear Editor: Re: "Voting should be easier than ever," Burnaby NOW, Oct. 24. Making voting easier may not increase voter participation if they don't feel engaged with their city council.
Burnaby needs bear-proof bins

Burnaby needs bear-proof bins

Dear Editor: I live in North Burnaby, and we see bears (and other wildlife) on the trails around our house every year, without fail. We feel lucky to live in a place with so much wildlife.
Why climate change is irrelevant in B.C.

Why climate change is irrelevant in B.C.

There has been some well-reasoned and pointed criticism aimed at the B.C.
Lack of emergency plan totally unacceptable

Lack of emergency plan totally unacceptable

Let's just imagine that a major fire broke out at the Kinder Morgan tank farm. We're not trying to fear monger here, but just humour us for a second.