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Hospital will overcome

Hospital will overcome

Dear Editor: There can be no doubt Burnaby Hospital received its share of publicity in last week's local papers. But all is not lost. Last Saturday I spent over seven hours in the emergency department.
Support from a student

Support from a student

I am currently a Grade 12 student at Burnaby North Secondary, and I am writing this email in response to the current conflict with teachers in the province.
'Robocall' scandal a bad sign for Canada

'Robocall' scandal a bad sign for Canada

Campaigning in Canada taking on a "scorched earth" approach that is too similar to American-style politics
Ban would go too far

Ban would go too far

Dear Editor: Re: Ban smoking in all parks, Letters to the Editor, Burnaby NOW, March 2. Let me start by saying I am not a smoker. I could not agree more with the writer.
Let's welcome Bill C-30

Let's welcome Bill C-30

Dear Editor: Forgive me for not sharing the enthusiasm with which some of my fellow citizens are attacking Vic Toews and his Bill C-30.
Funding tied to party politics

Funding tied to party politics

Dear Editor: Re: Minister challenged to visit 'needy' district, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 17 The provincial economy - the education part at least - is a brutal partisan game.
Thinking pink sends an important message

Thinking pink sends an important message

We all have a role to play in helping to empower victims and to help tackle the root causes of bullying
Budget creates false picture

Budget creates false picture

The minister of finance framed the 2012 budget using the theme of fiscal prudence in uncertain economic times, but this can't be further from the truth.
'Prudent' a euphemism for inaction

'Prudent' a euphemism for inaction

Dear Editor: Re: It's a stay-the-course fiscal plan, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 22 Finance Minister Kevin Falcon uses the word "prudent" a lot to describe his first budget.
Ban smoking in all parks

Ban smoking in all parks

Dear Editor: Re: Butts out in Burnaby Lake Park, but other city parks still allow smoking, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 8 Our parks are supposed to be for healthy, active use.