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Deer lake parking closures made no sense

Deer lake parking closures made no sense

Dear Editor: I noticed a lot of public parking spaces at Deer Lake were closed during the evening of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's wonderful Symphony in the Park.
Burnaby should adopt 'assessment averaging'

Burnaby should adopt 'assessment averaging'

Dear Editor: Re: Tax not province's fault, Letters to the editor, July 10. Mr. Evans is right. The City of Burnaby can do something to reduce city property taxes. Vancouver for years has "assessment averaging.
How healthy is your family doctor?

How healthy is your family doctor?

When you see a physician, the focus is, appropriately, on your health. Seldom do we consider the health of physicians. We encourage our patients to eat healthy, regular meals; get sufficient rest and daily exercise; and to do regular screening tests.
Do scandals really matter in B.C.?

Do scandals really matter in B.C.?

Do political scandals really matter when all is said and done? It's a fair and relevant question to pose after the surprise result of the May provincial election. The B.C.
Which children deserve our attention?

Which children deserve our attention?

One over-privileged baby. Ninety-three thousand poor children. Which one deserves the headlines? OK, OK, we're not totally hardhearted.
Housing crisis needs a solution

Housing crisis needs a solution

When you work in a school, goodbyes are expected.
'Work around' by B.C. gov't

'Work around' by B.C. gov't

Re: Tax not province's fault, Letters to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, July 10. I am compelled to respond to the brief letter of July 10 in order to correct the misinformation stated by former city councillor Garth Evans.
Global warming not a hoax

Global warming not a hoax

Claims that greenhouse gases do not cause global warming are not only false, but they are deeply malicious and are made with the deliberate intent of confusing people.
Yet another political scandal for the liberals

Yet another political scandal for the liberals

It's getting downright embarrassing. Another scandal has surfaced regarding the B.C. Liberals, and yet again, Burnaby politicos are involved.
Liberals looking good so far

Liberals looking good so far

The summer legislative session is now half over, so it's time for some observations and thoughts about what we've seen so far in the house: ? The multitude of new faces around the legislature has changed the atmosphere for the better.