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Bring back photo radar Dear Editor: I wish to congratulate Coun. Colleen Jordan for having the courage to step up and utter the words “photo radar.” How many people have died on dangerous roads because Gordon Campbell played to the mob in 2001 and sold off all the photo radar equipment? Yes, they were intruding on peoples “right” to go fast (when they think no one was watching), boo hoo. But on the other hand, we have had carnage and death on Canada Way, Pattullo Bridge, Sea to Sky Highway, etc. It is a no-brainer that at least a few lives could have been saved in the last 16 years if it hadn’t been a cynical grandstand play by the provincial Liberals in 2001. Where are the rest of the politicians on this matter? Election time is coming up and there would be no better moment to get on one side of this or another. Paul McGown, email
Thanks for the help Dear Editor: I’m one of those dinosaurs who doesn’t Facebook or Twitter so I’ll express my gratitude the old fashioned way – in writing. I am overwhelmed by the kindness shown to me by our UBC students who catch the 49 bus route at Metrotown. I needed to ask someone to help me get my shopping cart on the bus and,
Spring is here at Old Orchard Centre! FREE KIDS’ WORKSHOP SATURDAY MARCH 25TH, 11am to 3pm again, when I got off the bus. Both times, I was met with such gentlemanly enthusiasm by the two students who helped me, but the one who helped me off the bus went the extra mile and extended his hand to me to assist me as well. I felt so cared for by these young men, and even if they don’t read my letter of thanks, I just want to say hooray to our young people and many thank yous from an old dinosaur. Rita Harlton, Burnaby
Delay implementation Continued from page 6 citizens of Burnaby, be spending $8 million on a project that not only disregards our current planning policies but is even less likely to meet our new ones? Willingdon Avenue represents a wonderful opportunity.Taking a prudent approach and delaying implementation of a final design until the new transportation plan is completed would enable the creation of a state-of-the-art public space: one that includes not only aesthetic enhancements but also the safest and most comfortable accommodation for people walking, cycling and driving on this crucial north/south corridor. Acting chairperson, Cathy Griffin
Burnaby Committee of HUB Cycling
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