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Politics depressing for all

Politics depressing for all

Dear Editor: Re: Let Grade 12 students vote, Burnaby NOW, May 31. Much thought has been given and ink spilled to this issue, including the possibility of lowering the voting age to include high school seniors.
Jane Shin misrepresented herself in previous interview

Jane Shin misrepresented herself in previous interview

Dear Editor: I would like to draw the attention of Burnaby NOW readers to some very revealing statements made by Jane Shin more than a month ago, on April 25, while she was being interviewed by Global B.C.'s Squire Barnes on BC 1, Global's 24-hour B.
Not so sweet sounds of summer

Not so sweet sounds of summer

Dear Editor: The Burnaby noise or sound abatement bylaw 1979 states: "No person shall, except as in this bylaw may be provided, (a) make or cause any noise or sound in or on a highway or elsewhere in the municipality which disturbs, or tends to distu
City changes not welcome

City changes not welcome

Dear Editor: Re: Sears reveals big plans for its Metrotown site, Burnaby NOW, June 5. It's getting to the point where I am afraid to pick up the Burnaby NOW from my doorstep.
Pets need to be part of rental agreements

Pets need to be part of rental agreements

Drop in blood pressure. Decreased risk of heart attack and stroke. Reduced stress and depression. These are just some of the benefits study after study shows come from pet ownership.
Old and new faces in Liberal cabinet

Old and new faces in Liberal cabinet

One of Premier Christy Clark's frustrations for the past two years has been her struggle to put a new face on her government, to clearly show she was in charge and that there was a clear separation from the Gordon Campbell era.
Some members of Korean community embarrassed by Shin

Some members of Korean community embarrassed by Shin

Dear Editor: Re: Jane Shin speaks, Burnaby NOW, May 24.
NDP didn't offer enough change

NDP didn't offer enough change

The path from Opposition to Government runs through Gen Squeeze.
Global warming is a hoax

Global warming is a hoax

Dear Editor: My wife and I found another point to agree on: The Harper government is terrible at getting their message out. So, let me take care of one - read it here first (and send money): Global warming (is) for real dummies. You have been had.
The high cost of extraction

The high cost of extraction

Dear Editor: The party that just got re-elected in B.C.