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Don't let tranquil community turn into Coquitlam
I wanted to add something regarding the contentious Southlands proposal.
Dolphin looking for alternative site
It might be curtains for the Dolphin at its staple location on Hastings Street, but the theatre could eventually pop up at a different site in the future.
Leaders don't control it all
Predictions can be dangerous, but there's one we're pretty confident making: whichever party won Tuesday's election - a couple of hours after this page went to press - they'll be blamed for something they have little control over, a downturn in the economy.
Irony in developers who bank land
A few months ago some of our municipal councillors got their shirts in knot. Despite their hopes and wishes for the development of the downtown core, things were not going well.
Park Royal seeks condo highrises
PARK Royal is aiming to be less of a mall and more of a neighbourhood.
Park Royal seeks condo highrises
PARK Royal is aiming to be less of a mall and more of a neighbourhood.
Complex issues can lead to voter apathy
Perhaps that's the wrong question, according to Michael Brydon, a Simon Fraser University academic who studies why people make decisions. A professor with the university's Beedie School of Business, Brydon says the more important issue is why people should bother to vote.
Where am I?
Liberal leader Christy Clark showed up in Burnaby to cast her vote on Wednesday, but she may have spoiled her ballot. Clark initially voted for herself, but then realized she's not running in her own riding, so she asked for her ballot back and wrote Margaret MacDiarmid's name as well. MacDiarmid is running for the Liberals in Vancouver-Fairview, where Clark lives. Elections B.C.'s position is that the voter's intent must be clear. If it isn't, the ballot is spoiled.
Tired tires can be dropped at round-up
It's time for spring cleaning, so Tire Stewardship B.C. and OK Tire have partnered up for the rubber removal event, Tire Round-Ups.
Homeowners get 2.47 per cent tax increase
Burnaby council approved a 2.47 per cent residential property tax hike at Monday night's meeting when the annual financial plan was presented.
Plan will bottleneck traffic
South Langley residents are learning about another poorly thought-out plan being presented to them from Langley Township hall.
Home-reno seminar in the works
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association Renovation Council - in partnership with FortisBC - is presenting its popular Ask a Pro Renovation Seminar + Expo on Thursday, May 16.
New light-rail coalition in Surrey
A new Surrey-based coalition is hoping to bring the city's need for transit to the forefront by advocating purely for light-rail transportation (LRT) in the city of parks.
Curtains for the Dolphin?
At its Monday night meeting, council gave first reading to a rezoning bylaw that could lead to the eventual demolition of Dolphin Cinemas.
Photos: Multiple offers for character home
There's always plenty of interest in a Queen's Park character home, and this one was no exception - especially given its historical connection to a prominent New Westminster family.
Realtor supporting riders
Local realtor Alan Hewson is helping out those taking part in this year's Ride2Survive.
Delta to put waterfront properties up for sale
Delta has decided to sell civic-owned land on Ladner's waterfront in an attempt to attract development to revitalize the area.
Realty flyers have so many uses
I would like to send a warm thank you to all the incredibly generous local Realtors who continually send us their home sales flyers every week. It's great to know that our Realtors are still taking home thousands and thousands in commissions while so many are out looking for work in this slow economy. I find the colourful flyers especially helpful as fire starter, litter box liner or for picking the rocks out of my boots after a walk, and we love the way they fill the mailbox and cover the dining room table. It's very likely that we, and all of our friends and neighbours, will drop our current Realtor so that the next time we sell our house we can hire the Realtor who sends us the most flyers. After all, there are far too many trees in this province anyway.
Development: Sixty-five homes folly
The proposed zoning change for the former Tuscan property would adversely affect the surrounding area for long-time and future residents, and for those of us who treasure the quality of life we enjoy.
