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Letters to the Editor

Subsidized daycare a win-win situation

I totally agree with Sharon Elizabeth Gregson's comments saying subsidized daycare would be a worthwhile investment in our economy.

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What to do when Canada's real estate bubble bursts?

New Westminster News Leader - Tuesday April 9, 2013

Canadian housing prices are now regarded as enormously inflated. History is replete with the awful consequences of bursting bubbles.

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Why Chevron's Burnaby refinery took a position on Trans Mountain pipeline

When Chevron initially solicited support from local stakeholders, we had not taken a position in support of pipeline expansion

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Let's work together to get this affordable housing

The 19,000-sq ft lot at the corner of 18th Avenue and Sixth Street represents a viable opportunity for affordable housing in Burnaby.

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Why is the MSP a separate tax in B.C.?

MSP should not be a separate tax, but be included in the income tax system as it is in other provinces.

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Canada has more influence on world stage than we think

New Westminster News Leader - Tuesday April 2, 2013

In 1939 it was possible for Canadians to think events "over there" would not affect them, whereas climate change has already landed

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Why should I subsidize $10 a day daycare?

We have paid for our own childcare expenses in the past and should not be asked to pay for this current generation's.

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Mayor Corrigan's statements on affordable housing misleading

The government of B.C. was never approached or asked to be a partner in this housing project at 4555 Hastings St. in Burnaby

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Complaints at Burnaby Central merit a public airing

Given what that new complex cost us, let's make sure that our kids don't have to keep maintenance logs on their own school.

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Memo should have been handed over earlier

I was shocked to learn last week that the governing party was using cynical ploys and tax dollars to woo the votes of ethnic communities

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Smoke and drums column right on the mark

Anne Hopkinson succintly outlined in her five points much of what is wrong in the midst of First Nations, and their Idle No More efforts.

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Proud of Burnaby's young people

But not in our home. I have always composted my vegetable and fruit scraps.

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No one should be poor, or homeless in Canada

The fact Burnaby does not have a homeless shelter does not sit right with me.

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Why not a separate bin for glass?

I’d like to encourage Metro Vancouver and Multi-Material BC to consider a middle road instead of the all-or-nothing approach

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One major exception in Mayor Corrigan's otherwise stellar reputation

As a volunteer, former seniors’ housing counsellor for seven years, I request Burnaby's mayor stop poor bashing

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Thanks, Christy Clark, for showing restraint

Full marks to Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for restraint with respect to government hiring and government wages

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Where will garbage incinerator go?

Three years ago I attended a public information session about options for disposing of solid waste in Metro Vancouver

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More than I wanted to know about oil tankers

I suppose I’m like most people when it comes to assessing the risk of shipping oil by tanker.

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Not buying BC Liberal budget

The provincial budget gave me cause to remember something my father said to me when I was thinking of buying my first car.

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Unfair to say B.C. Family Day a cynical vote grab

Cody Tabois expresses skepticism about the chosen date for Family Day, saying it is a desperate move by the Liberals to buy Chinese votes.

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