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Too many questions

Too many questions

Dear Editor: Re: City gets risks, few benefits, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 5. The more people who become part of the campaign to stop Kinder Morgan's TransMountain pipeline expansion, the more willing we all seem to be to speak truth to power.
The cost of religion behind prison bars

The cost of religion behind prison bars

I don't know how important religion is to people in prison. I suspect it depends on a multitude of things. For some, religion might have been what held together a fragile home life.
It's his party and he'll do what he wants to

It's his party and he'll do what he wants to

We are reminded of the lyrics, "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" every time we hear another criticism of John Cummins' leadership.
No parking fees, please

No parking fees, please

Dear Editor: I have recently had occasion to visit the Burnaby Hospital emergency ward. There is a sign there that states "Patients please do not eat or drink until the doctor has seen you." This allows you to pay $4.
Rumble a problem for decades

Rumble a problem for decades

Dear Editor: Re: Rumble repairs delayed, Burnaby NOW, Oct. 3. I read with interest, the article about the condition of sidewalks along Rumble Street.
'Amateur hour' for B.C. premier

'Amateur hour' for B.C. premier

Was Premier Christy Clark's odd foray into Alberta a shrewd bit of hard-nosed politicking, or simply a bizarre and poorly calculated misadventure? Given that nothing she does seems to translate into a boost in support for her leadership, I suspect th
Don't make assumptions

Don't make assumptions

Dear Editor: We wish to respond to the letter of Thomas Hasek (The complaints - and numbers - don't add up, Letter to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, Sept. 28). In his rush to make a political point, Mr.
Clark's game plan reveals a lack of planning

Clark's game plan reveals a lack of planning

Anyone who has played poker - even a friendly game - knows you don't show your opening hand and then bluff with draw cards.
Where are regulations?

Where are regulations?

Dear Editor: There has been considerable discussion and propaganda in the news media about the Enbridge pipeline through B.C. from Alberta tar sands and the necessity of exporting this bitumen supposedly to Asian markets.
What a year for school history

What a year for school history

Dear Editor: I went to a doubleheader this past weekend. No, I wasn't soaking up the sun at Nat Bailey.