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Special section had it right

Special section had it right

Dear Editor: Re; Salute to Labour Unions, special section, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 30. The Burnaby NOW's salute to labour unions was a most concise account of how bad things are in the job market in B.C.
What should we do about Syria, if anything?

What should we do about Syria, if anything?

Who can stand by while innocent women and children are being gassed and burnt in chemical weapon attacks? That, according to President Barack Obama, is the question we must ask ourselves as videos of the victims of a Syrian civil war are paraded thro
Towers always taller on east side

Towers always taller on east side

Dear Editor: Re: Landmark tower proposed for UniverCity, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 30. The Official Community Plan for the eastern residential development on Burnaby Mountain has a height limit of 10 storeys.
Budgeting stability needed for our schools

Budgeting stability needed for our schools

Students, teachers and taxpayers need a long-term solution to the perpetual funding crisis in B.C.'s schools.
City aware of housing options

City aware of housing options

Dear Editor: Re: Housing money is piling up, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 28. I applaud council's willingness to revisit housing alternatives. As a member of a co-op and active participant on my co-op board, I can say it is a great way to live.
Are you in control of the rhythm of your life?

Are you in control of the rhythm of your life?

When doctors talk about rhythm, we're usually referring to the heart. As we check your pulse and listen to your heart, we make note of the rate (Is it fast or slow?) and the rhythm (Is it regular or irregular? Are there pauses or extra beats?).
Senators are the problem

Senators are the problem

Dear Editor: In the current debate about abolishing the Senate, it's important to remember that Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin were appointed by Stephen Harper, not because he deemed them exemplary citizens who would labour in the interests of the Cana
Who will win in budget tug-of-war?

Who will win in budget tug-of-war?

The new school year begins this week, and it's been a while since the year has kicked off with so much uncertainty in the education system.
Welcome to September!

Welcome to September!

Thoughts on education from the Burnaby Teachers' Association
Public pays for settlement

Public pays for settlement

Dear Editor: Energy Minister Bill Bennett assures us that the decision to pay $750 million to privately owned California utility companies to make a 10-year-old dispute go away will not raise prices for hydro rate payers.