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Letter: New West missed the mark on new Queensborough off-leash dog park

Letter: New West missed the mark on new Queensborough off-leash dog park

Editor: I was very excited last week when I took my dog for a walk through Port Royal, as I spotted a sign by the entrance to the open field that read: “Off Leash Dog Park Coming September 2019” - but my excitement was dashed when I read that the par
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Going back to school is more stressful on parents than kids

Going back to school is more stressful on parents than kids

If you’re a parent, or you have friends who are parents to school-aged children, then you’ve likely fallen victim to the incessant back-to-school banter over the past few weeks.
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Adults should adopt the back-to-school mindset to be healthier

Adults should adopt the back-to-school mindset to be healthier

My wife has a lot of patience. I’m not saying that because she’s been married to me for 30 years; she’s a kindergarten teacher.
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Opinion: Gas inquiry handed BC NDP a $490-million hand grenade

Opinion: Gas inquiry handed BC NDP a $490-million hand grenade

The BC NDP government has suddenly found itself holding a $490-million hand grenade that needs to be defused. The B.C.
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Opinion: Don't be a patsy to some back-room election marketer - think for yourself

Opinion: Don't be a patsy to some back-room election marketer - think for yourself

Robo calls, text messages (“Hi, it’s Sarah from the Conservative Party of Canada”), negative political advertising, video ads on every social media platform and ubiquitous Facebook advertising made to look like news will intensify in the coming weeks
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Letter: I went to the Coquitlam garbage depot. It took way too long

Letter: I went to the Coquitlam garbage depot. It took way too long

Editor: I made a trip to the Coquitlam garbage disposal depot on United Blvd - not a trip I often make, fortunately.
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Opinion: B.C. workers should celebrate a ‘remarkable year of progress’

Opinion: B.C. workers should celebrate a ‘remarkable year of progress’

It might not be the chatter at your Labour Day BBQ, but make no mistake: 2019 was a remarkable year of progress for workers and their families in B.C. Let me explain. It starts with economic security.
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Letter: Gas prices report leaves us sandbagged again by politicians

Letter: Gas prices report leaves us sandbagged again by politicians

Editor: Re: G as prices appear to be choreographed, concludes report Wow, I can only say thanks for the info, like, that is such a breath of fresh air. Now, I would like a report to tell me the reason for "light in the morning" and the cause.
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Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

Report on B.C. gas prices a 'painful portrait' with no close look at taxes' role

The B.C. Utilities Commission released its final report on its inquiry into high gasoline prices Friday
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Letters: Think again about the Hong Kong protests

Letters: Think again about the Hong Kong protests

Editor: Recently there was an opinion article calling for support of the Hong Kong protests ( We need to stand with the Hong Kong protesters , Burnaby NOW online, Aug. 26).
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