Burnaby Public Library Temporary Cameron branch inside of City of Lougheed Shopping Centre.

Nathaniel Christopher / 20 September 2024 / 2 Comments

My comments to the Burnaby Public Library board

Last night I spoke to the Burnaby Public Library board about their ongoing Intellectual Freedom Policy review. As part of this review, they are considering potential changes to how the library selects...

Liz Truss's childhood home at 1735 Ellesmere Avenue in Burnaby.

Nathaniel Christopher / 18 September 2024

A UK Prime Minister in Burnaby: Discovering Liz Truss’s Former Home

With Liz Truss back in the news due to her book, I was reminded of her unique connection to Burnaby—a city I have called home since 2005. Truss, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2...

Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 2020 / 3 Comments

My Christmas card for 2020

My Christmas statement for 2020.

Nathaniel Christopher / 4 June 2020 / 17 Comments

UPS Canada delivery is terrible

My friends have been complaining that I haven’t posted one of my famous complaint letters for some time. In the past I loved writing complaint letters as it gave a false sense of agency over my ...

Nathaniel Christopher / 15 May 2016 / 1 Comment

Remembering my diabetic cat Khan (14 Feb 2005 – 15 May 2015)

In February 2008 I adopted a three-year-old grey cat named Khan. “My neighbour Pat is looking for a new home for her cat Khan,” my sister tells me. “I think he would be perfect for you. He’s cal...

Nathaniel Christopher / 3 December 2015

Telus came to my building tonight

Earlier this afternoon the maintenance guy in my building was putting up the Christmas decorations. “Ooh! Are you going to put up the tree today?” I asked. “No,” he replied. &#...

Elections Canada Office at Brentwood Town Centre

Nathaniel Christopher / 30 September 2015

I updated my voter information card at a mall!

The other day I received my Elections Canada Voter Information Card in the mail. Unfortunately they got my name wrong so I went to my nearest Elections Canada office at Brentwood Town Centre in Burnab...

Nathaniel Christopher / 31 August 2015

How I survived the great power outage of 2015

I survived a 15-hour power outage with the aid of beef udon, candles and CBC Radio.

Nathaniel Christopher / 9 April 2015 / 3 Comments

My Charles and Camilla china collection

I have always liked the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall so I’m happy to note that today marks their tenth wedding anniversary. In 2005 I sent them my best wishes for a long and happy marri...

TransLink Lost Property Office at Stadium–Chinatown Station

Nathaniel Christopher / 6 February 2015

A TransLink lost and found success story

I love living in Burnaby. For starters I know that if I leave something on the bus or in the library there’s a good chance it will be returned to me. I’ve lived in Burnaby for almost 10 ye...