Derek Wilson

Letter to the Editor – April 2, 2013

Dear editor, Re: Student Society says “We Like It On Top” The proposed gondola for Burnaby Mountain was spearheaded by the manufacturer looking to make another sale (after installing the Peak2Peak gondola in Whistler). Rather than ending gridlock, the proposed cable car would facilitate the speedy development of the UniverCity community. Left unmentioned are the added service vehicle trips on Burnaby Mountain roads to the upper gondola station’s viewing tower, restaurant (and casino) and condos. A few years ago, in a moment of candor, the mayor of Burnaby, Derek Corrigan, gushed about the financial benefits to the city of the…

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