Kaye Bedford

Metrotown Demolitions Displace Communities

For the better half of my life, I’ve been living in Canada.  My longest tenure as a Canadian has been my last 8 years living and working in Burnaby, BC. Before settling down in Burnaby, I spent many years up North in remote areas.  Given the landscape, scarcity of goods, and population, getting around often required long drives in harsh weather conditions (especially winters).  Burnaby has proven to be much easier in this regard. When first arriving here, I was immediately drawn to the amenities that could be found within walking distance.  The grocery stores, health clinics, banks, recreation facilities, schools, transit systems and yes, of course…the mall. (…)