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Eagle Creek closure 'shocking'

Eagle Creek closure 'shocking'

Dear Editor: It's shocking and extremely upsetting! How is it that I walked into my favourite restaurant on Tuesday, sat down, ordered lunch, and then was approached by another regular customer carrying a petition against the closure of the place the
Climate change: No more time for pondering action

Climate change: No more time for pondering action

For years we've been told that climate change is going to be the unfortunate legacy we leave to our children. But it turns out we don't have to wait that long.
Is tree bylaw just about politics?

Is tree bylaw just about politics?

Dear Editor: Several neighbours in our South Burnaby community have become the unofficial tree police. We don't trust that the city hall and council will enforce the tree bylaw. As houses are sold, we count the trees and watch what happens.
Site C dam has a steep mountain to climb

Site C dam has a steep mountain to climb

The issues that swirl around B.C.'s biggest-ever megaproject aren't going away: jobs and a secure, "clean" energy supply versus environmental damage and ignoring some First Nations rights.
Burnaby's public schools are exceptional

Burnaby's public schools are exceptional

Dear Editor: As trustees of the Burnaby board of education, we felt compelled to write a response to Mr. Friesen's and Ms.
Teachers expect too much

Teachers expect too much

Dear Editor: As of today, the governments in the provinces of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island are working on contract negotiations with the teachers. No signed contracts in force presently.
Harper needs to get his nose out of the courts

Harper needs to get his nose out of the courts

Prime Minister Stephen Harper can't seem to buy a win in the courts these days.
Beta intersection is hazardous

Beta intersection is hazardous

Dear Editor: Ever since the construction of Brentwood Gate project, Beta has become a hazard for cyclists and pedestrians crossing the street at the east entrance to the mall.
Motherhood and the moments that matter

Motherhood and the moments that matter

I've caught myself lately, when hugging my son, squeezing a little tighter than normal, pressing my cheek to his a little longer. I catch myself whispering "Mommy loves you very much.
Will a common enemy be enough to unite new coalition?

Will a common enemy be enough to unite new coalition?

This one-party town may see some competition November in the civic election - and this is good. Democracy is just an abstract social studies subject if voters don't have real choices on the ballot.