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Province puts happy face on disturbing plan

Province puts happy face on disturbing plan

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Is democracy dying in Canada?

Is democracy dying in Canada?

Has our political system broken down to the point where it threatens democracy itself? That grim scenario is raised in a new book that suggests the political system, at the federal level at least, has deteriorated into a cynical, out-of-touch process
Cleanup one more sign of positive growth

Cleanup one more sign of positive growth

Dear Editor: Dramatic incidents and reactions to these are often what get our attention and are covered by the media. This past Friday, April 25, I witnessed something many folks in our community may have missed the signifigance of ...
Calling MLA Richard T. Lee - where are you?

Calling MLA Richard T. Lee - where are you?

Dear Editor: Where is Richard T.
What was the editor thinking?

What was the editor thinking?

Dear Editor: I really must question the editorial decision to allow the uncensored use of the f**k word in her newspaper, knowing as she does that many youth and children will see this as a condonation of its use.
Why aren't kids in public schools?

Why aren't kids in public schools?

Dear Editor: The Burnaby NOW recently reported on the board of education budget meeting. School staff and parents are rightly concerned about elimination of elementary music programs and other proposals.
Another whale of a cynical move from the feds

Another whale of a cynical move from the feds

Yes, it's merely coincidental.
Troubling lack of scrutiny for new recycling program

Troubling lack of scrutiny for new recycling program

So why did the B.C. Liberal government set up its recycling stewardship program and Multi Material B.C.
What kind of info is the government collecting on you?

What kind of info is the government collecting on you?

Here's a very interesting press release from the B.C. Civil Liberites Association. I'd be curious to see what files they have on me...
Can you feed yourself for $1.75 a day?

Can you feed yourself for $1.75 a day?

Dig into your wallet, find seven quarters and lay them out in front of you. You probably have enough to buy a small snack - maybe a fruity energy drink, a muffin or a chocolate bar. But not all three at once.