Opinion

Dear Editor: Re: Seniors will bear brunt of cutbacks, Burnaby NOW, April 2. Not too many of us would disagree that there seems to be a plethora of organizations out there competing for donations.

Every now and then an issue suddenly pops up in our political arena that leaves you scratching your head, wondering about the government's apparent lack of compassion and common sense.

During the townhall meeting on the proposed expansion of Kinder Morgan's pipeline, Mayor Derek Corrigan said, "I don't want to pretend to you the game isn't fixed. I know the game is fixed. ... We are up against it, but ...

Recently, I read your Opinion, titled "Housing seniors too important for charity." (Burnaby NOW, Our View, April 2).

Dear Editor: I find it ironic that this newspaper runs a story about diminishing rental property supply in Metrotown area using these poor people to make a case. After all, it was this city's council who issued permits for these new developments.

Dear Editor: Shame, shame on the United Way for cutting back the seniors' programs.

Dear Editor: Mayor Derek Corrigan's latest outburst against a provincial counterpart is unlikely to endear him to other levels of government or First Nations or business leaders for that matter.

Dear Editor: My friend passed away on March 14. It was a quiet death, she slipped away at a very old age. But it was not the death she wanted, and she was not surrounded by the people that loved her.

Blossoms may be bursting out on cherry trees and daffodils blooming on boulevards, but April is still the cruellest month when it comes to rate increases on a whole slew of costs borne by average citizens.

Dear Editor: The recent article South Burnaby garden centre infested with fire ants (Burnaby NOW, April 2) highlights why it's so important for gardeners and the horticultural industry to be aware of the dangers of invasive species to our province.