BC teachers are returning to the bargaining table today, just one day ahead of potential job action. The two sides took a break over the weekend, after an arbitrator ruled some items which were being discussed locally, must be returned to the provincial table. Hugh Finlayson with the BC Public School Employers' Association says he's hoping for some … [Read more...]
Head of BC Public School Employers’ Association hoping BCTF will bring “realism” to the table as negotiations resume
September 5, 2011 by
BC Civil Liberties Association approves of idea of special court for rioters
September 3, 2011 by
The idea of setting up a special court to deal with Stanley Cup rioters is getting a thumbs up from the BC Civil Liberties Association. Executive Director David Eby says he would support the idea, as long as the court follows due process and provides full disclosure of evidence. "Where we get concerned is where short-cuts are taken and people's … [Read more...]
A member of the Kwantlen Student Association speaks!!
September 2, 2011 by
The Kwantlen Student Association has broken their silence. In the first interview given by a member of the KSA executive, Director of Finance Nina Kaur says the association has hired the firm Deloitte to review current council operations. Kaur says the review will help ensure "sound governance going … [Read more...]
Kwantlen Student Association being sued by former GM
August 31, 2011 by
The Kwantlen Student Association is being sued by their former general manager for wrongful dismissal and defamation.In a writ filed in BC Supreme Court, Desmond Rodenbour says he was fired in a callous and insensitive manner, without cause and reasonable notice.Rodenbour also says public attacks about him and his employment were made at … [Read more...]
Kwantlen Student Association cuts funding for student paper
August 24, 2011 by
Just weeks after exposing a major scandal involving the Kwantlen Student Association, the student newspaper has had their funding cut. The Runner's Editor Jeff Groat says the move by the KSA to withhold student fees earmarked for the paper feels like revenge. The student association has already banned recording of their meetings, and … [Read more...]
Consumer’s Association says OK to buy salmon
August 19, 2011 by
It's "OK to keep buying fish", wild salmon, according to the Consumer's Association of Canada. That's despite word that the Canada Food Inspection Agency is testing the fish for radiation from Japan's crippled nuclear plant. Spokesman Bruce Cran says he doesn't expect word of the tests to have much impact on consumers and so far there's no … [Read more...]
