Opinion

Re: Pet store owners oppose ban, Burnaby NOW, July 17 Of course the owners of Pet Habitat and King Ed Pets oppose a ban, as the retail sale of pets is likely the primary source of revenue for these stores.

The debate over banning pet sales in Burnaby is heating up, along with concerns animal activists have about our two local pet shops that still sell puppies and kittens.

The more the Conservative government criticizes Justin Trudeau, the more popular he becomes. We wouldn't have known that Justin is a professional public speaker. This is a kind of free promotion.

Dear Editor: In response to George Heyman's July 12 letter (Libs need to act on film industry), I want to assure the B.C. film industry that I share their concerns and am working diligently to ensure we remain competitive. The B.C.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

When you work in a school, goodbyes are expected.