A 55 year old suspect who's no stranger to crime has been arrested following a stabbing in Vancouver Thursday afternoon. The man who hasn't been named is facing a charge of assault with a weapon. Police say they were alerted around 3pm when the victim called 911 from an area near 1st and Commercial. The injuries to his stomach and left … [Read more...]
UBC teaching assistants to start job action Monday afternoon
October 27, 2012 by
The University of British Columbia teaching assistants have served 72-hour strike notice. Job action is set to begin Monday afternoon--what that entails isn't clear yet. But the union does ask if members come across a picket line they respect it and do not cross. The union says the strike vote was a 3-1 ratio in favour. Teaching assistants at SFU, … [Read more...]
H-S-T out, P-S-T in: details this afternoon
May 14, 2012 by
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon will introduce legislation today that will outline the transition from the Harmonized Sales Tax to the old P-S-T system. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston says the new bill must include all the exemptions that were phased out with the H-S-T. "Minister has said yes he will do that, but on the other hand he has said that … [Read more...]
Jim Green to be remembered Saturday afternoon
April 13, 2012 by
The public memorial for Vancouver community leader Jim Green is set for Saturday afternoon at the Orpheum Theatre. City Councillor and friend Geoff Meggs says it's a chance for people to come together and celebrate Green's contributions. "There are a lot of people out there who were close to Jim who have not had a chance to get together and share … [Read more...]
Govt. brings down BCTF legislation this afternoon
February 28, 2012 by
The provincial government will bring in legislation this afternoon that will attempt to resolve its long-running contract dispute with BC teachers. There is speculation the bill will extend the union's last contract, while directing non-monetary issues to a mediator. That mediator is expected to find savings within that existing contract, … [Read more...]
NYC’s Best Afternoon Tea
November 1, 2011 by
New York is a city on the move, so slow down the pace and relax with a pot of tea at one of our favorite spots. From simple spreads to silver-tray service, these are our top picks for the city's best tea experiences. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
