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I wanna be in pictures

I wanna be in pictures

Tune in as The Hip Senior takes you on a weekly journey of sport happenings around Burnaby and New Westminster
Corrigan's not budging – and good for him

Corrigan's not budging – and good for him

The president of Kinder Morgan Canada Ian Anderson claims that "Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan and his council have taken the position that they won't speak with us, they won't cooperate in any way with what we are considering. ...
We shouldn't need to bargain for strong public education

We shouldn't need to bargain for strong public education

It's hard to remember a time when there wasn't an awful lot of conflict between teachers and the B.C. government over the state of education in this province.
Burnaby's taxes are too high

Burnaby's taxes are too high

Dear Editor: Why are Burnaby's city taxes higher than Vancouver's? Why is Burnaby's tax rate 2.3443 compared to Vancouver's 1.
Climate change needs real action now

Climate change needs real action now

Dear Editor: I have been hammering away at the global warming issue for some time, and I will continue to do so until we change our policies, although it may already be too late.
In search of democracy

In search of democracy

Dear Editor: There have been recent opinion pieces and letters on these two issues which are not unrelated.
Burnaby's pot bylaws are premature

Burnaby's pot bylaws are premature

Dear Editor: Re: Pot: Fed rules and city bylaws collide, Burnaby NOW, May 28.
Risk is too great on route

Risk is too great on route

Dear Editor: If you listen to Kinder Morgan you would be led to believe that their expansion plans to triple the flow of fuel into their Burnaby tank farm on Burnaby Mountain and from there to be shipped by tanker to Asia is really nothing to worry a
Anger over animal treatment

Anger over animal treatment

Dear Editor: On Sunday afternoon, I regrettably lost my temper at two little girls who had separated a baby goose from its gaggle and chased it in circles like wild animals.
Taking stock of legislative session

Taking stock of legislative session

The end of the legislature session allows us to take stock of our MLAs, our political parties and the political scene in general. Who emerged as key players? Which issues resonated with the public? The B.C.