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Are you prepared for when the big one hits?

Are you prepared for when the big one hits?

We should all breath a sigh of relief that we ducked what could have been a massive disaster after Mother Nature decided to readjust one of the tectonic plates next to Haida Gwaii on Saturday night. Registering 7.
Dodge the media: a new 'old' game

Dodge the media: a new 'old' game

It happened again. I heard another tunnel being dug by those who should know better. The scraping sound of shovels as newsmakers burrow beneath the surface, and then pull the grass over the hole behind them.
Affordable housing needed

Affordable housing needed

Dear Editor: It's a common refrain in Canada's urban centres that there's a chronic homelessness problem that isn't being addressed, with many of the main concerns being the lack of coordination between federal, provincial and municipal governments t
Video would improve awareness

Video would improve awareness

Dear Editor: Re: Burnaby school district dealing with spike in high-risk behaviour following Amanda Todd case (Burnaby NOW, Oct. 19).
Bad idea from the city

Bad idea from the city

Dear Editor: You must be kidding! Burnaby Mayor and council want to put taxpayer bucks up to have a SkyTrain station at Cameron and North Road? I am 60 years old and I can walk from that intersection to the Lougheed station in nine to 12 minutes.
Listen to the nurses

Listen to the nurses

Dear Editor: The recent flurry of partisan wrangling and finger-pointing communiqués about how to address the serious problems facing Burnaby Hospital is extremely disappointing. Since the c.
Partisan problems are obvious

Partisan problems are obvious

Dear Editor: Re: Emails reveal Liberals rigging hospital review, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 26.
Getting ready for Christmas? The bureau is

Getting ready for Christmas? The bureau is

Like most people, we think the preholiday lead-up begins ridiculously early these days. It seems like the Halloween candy is still on the shelves when the Christmas wrapping paper and Advent calendars suddenly appear.
Harper's tactics scary as hell

Harper's tactics scary as hell

I freely admit it. The trade agreement with China scares the hell out of me. Why? Because I don't know a damn thing about it. And how could I? It was negotiated in absolute secrecy. But, of course, that's the hallmark of the Harper government.
Inspiration helps us meet life's challenges

Inspiration helps us meet life's challenges

We all need a little inspiration at different points in our lives - to lift us up from routine, help us meet life's challenges and push us towards our potential.