To mitigate your meatless moments in line at NYC's Shake Shack, check out their Shack Cam, which provides real-time views of the line. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Delta teachers already support withdrawing from volunteering ahead of meeting
March 17, 2012 by
B.C. teachers will vote during their AGM, which starts this weekend, on whether to withdraw from extra-curricular activities in the face of Bill 22. But Delta teachers have already decided where they stand. They recently voted to not volunteer their time once school goes back after spring break. "Withdrawing extra-curricular work is about the last … [Read more...]
Goldcorp insists El Morro going ahead
March 12, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Goldcorp. Inc. (TSX:G) says development will continue as planned on the $ 3.9-billion El Morro copper and gold project unless Chile's supreme court upholds a decision that rescinds its environmental permit.The Vancouver-based company has said previously that construction at El Morro would begin in September and reiterated that position … [Read more...]
Police plan ahead as another cup run looms for Canucks
March 9, 2012 by
With the NHL playoffs fast approaching, VPD Chief Jim Chu says the force is already bracing for the Vancouver Canucks’ Stanley Cup chase. “We’ve got the plans in place to ensure that we have officers deployed in the right places at the right levels,” he said, adding the VPD has looked at the recommendations from various post-riot independent and … [Read more...]
The BC Government may be softening their tone ahead of legislation to end teachers dispute.
February 27, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott appears to be softening his stance on the contract dispute with BC teachers. Abbott now says mediation may be a possibility, although the government will not move off its net-zero wage mandate. He also suggests legislation this week may lead to a cooling off period rather than an imposed … [Read more...]
Week of action ahead for teachers
February 27, 2012 by
With a legislated contract looming over them, teachers are expected to decide on their next step this week. B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) president Susan Lambert said its members will vote Tuesday and Wednesday on “the widest variety of options” after education minister George Abbott announced last week his office is drafting legislation to end … [Read more...]
Parents frustrated with teachers’ plans this week ahead of legislated deal
February 26, 2012 by
As teachers plan a so-called day of action Monday in the wake of government announcing legislating a new contract, some parents are starting to show frustration. "Teachers don't take into account what the parents have to go through." Maple Ridge father Alan Richards started a Facebook page protesting the teachers' job action of not writing report … [Read more...]
Bus driver reflects on beating ahead of attacker’s sentencing
November 28, 2011 by
Saying a strong message must be sent to ensure the safety of bus drivers, the victim of a severe beating is hoping his attacker spends close to two years in jail. "Totally changed my life. Totally affect my wife and children's life. To turn my life totally upside down and take me away from something I enjoy doing and that is performing my duties as … [Read more...]
Hana Mining president leaves ahead of schedule
September 29, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Hana Mining Ltd. (TSX:HMG) says its president and chief operarating officer, Jim Sullivan, has resigned effective immediately. The Vancouver-based company had previously announced Sullivan would be retiring at the end of the year. … [Read more...]
