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Incinerators still produce waste

Incinerators still produce waste

Zero waste is a new pillar of sustainability, and an important part of reducing our ecological footprint.
Burnaby ignoring the homeless

Burnaby ignoring the homeless

Dear Editor: Re: Homelessness costs city taxpayers, Burnaby NOW, April 12. I am surprised that the city has not addressed the problem of our homeless along with the provincial government.
Far more heroes than villains in this world

Far more heroes than villains in this world

It always seems so utterly incomprehensible. How a human being can deliberately seek to injure innocent children, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Whether the destruction is wrought with homemade bombs or manufactured assault rifles.
Incinerators make waste

Incinerators make waste

Dear Editor: Re: No real alternative to incineration: Mayor, Burnaby NOW, April 10. Mayor Derek Corrigan has made several claims about a recent study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Wilderness Committee that are just not correct.
Halt incinerator program

Halt incinerator program

Dear Editor: Re: No real alternative to incineration: Mayor, Burnaby NOW, April 10. I disagree with Mayor Derek Corrigan's assertion that there is no real alternative to incineration. There are, of course, alternatives.
Keeping track of old records

Keeping track of old records

For a good part of my childhood, my mom would take me to almost monthly visits to my pediatrician for rheumatoid arthritis treatments. She also took me for many blood tests and X-rays.
Burnaby students donate $5,500

Burnaby students donate $5,500

Dear Editor: On April 10, I attended a fundraiser event at Michael J. Fox Theatre that was organized and hosted by the Burnaby District Student Advisory Council.
Don't underestimate the power of your ballot

Don't underestimate the power of your ballot

As of today, the "writ has dropped" and the province of British Columbia is in election mode. This is democracy, folks, and you're part of it.
Mayor should quit complaining

Mayor should quit complaining

Dear Editor: Isn't it time that Mayor Derek Corrigan quit acting like a bully in his criticism of anyone who doesn't agree with his opinion? One can't pick up the Burnaby NOW without seeing him using nasty, ridiculing language against other politicia
Thank you, Coach Laroche

Thank you, Coach Laroche

Dear Editor: We would like to formally acknowledge our son's hockey coach, Dave Laroche, for the 2012/2013 hockey season.