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Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Opinion: B.C. Greens 'blistering' in criticism of Dr. Henry, but would their lockdown plan really work?

Criticism clearly aimed at provincial health officer
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When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire

When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire

Half of British Columbians think the amount they pay in provincial income tax is too high.
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Opinion: The Premier needs to stop punching down and take responsibility for his own complacency

Opinion: The Premier needs to stop punching down and take responsibility for his own complacency

Instead of scolding all youth for the irresponsible actions of select few, Premier John Horgan should be listening to younger voices as the government navigates COVID-19 and its lasting impacts on B.C.’s environment, society, and economy
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Opinion: Reckless driver hits two vehicles after going 'into oncoming traffic' on Burnaby-New West border

Opinion: Reckless driver hits two vehicles after going 'into oncoming traffic' on Burnaby-New West border

I’m stunned following the recent antics of some reckless drivers in Burnaby. First, there was a driver on Thursday who somehow managed to not kill anyone despite driving into oncoming traffic.
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Letter: Pier Park playground is good, but could use more safety signage

Letter: Pier Park playground is good, but could use more safety signage

Editor: I wanted to say that I love the new park playground down at (Westminster Pier Park). I have an 11-year-old and a two-year-old. There were a lot of people with younger children saying the felt the new slide was too dangerous.
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Letter: 'Onerous' TransLink plan would end up screening out seniors, people with disabilities

Letter: 'Onerous' TransLink plan would end up screening out seniors, people with disabilities

Union president speaks out about changes to HandyDART system
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Letter: I'm watching my former home in B.C. from Seattle and am appalled at premier's inaction

Letter: I'm watching my former home in B.C. from Seattle and am appalled at premier's inaction

She grew up in Burnaby and is frustrated B.C. won't enact more restrictions
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Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

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Letter: COVID-19 frustration no excuse for being angry at me

Letter: COVID-19 frustration no excuse for being angry at me

Editor: This is a request for New Westminster residents to continue to be kind and be patient. I know everyone is getting more and more irritable with COVID-19 restrictions, but it is no excuse for treating others poorly.
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Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

$100,000 fine for trespassing? A "common law" jurisdiction? A Vancouver restaurant can post all the signs they want: they are still bound by the terms of licenses, contracts, leases, and, yes...public health orders.
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