Mayors are still missing a key document vital to understanding the RCMP contract. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the ‘Companion Document’ is like a guide to the contract as a whole. “The companion document will be used to interpret the contract that we are being asked to sign. We have not seen this companion document, so it is … [Read more...]
Mayors holding off on signing the new RCMP contract will meet this week
June 11, 2012 by
Mayors in Metro Vancouver communities who haven’t signed the new RCMP contract are meeting this week to look at their policing options. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says the mayors want to present a united front on some kind of regional police force concept. “Well we are looking to get together to talk about what the future of … [Read more...]
BCGEU wants mediator named in contract dispute
June 8, 2012 by
Still more labour trouble for the provincial government. The BCGEU is asking the Labour Relations Board to appoint a mediator to assist in contract talks, which have been underway since January. Union president Darryl Walker says the two sides are still too far apart on the key issues of wage hikes, job security and improved benefits. The union … [Read more...]
Premier suggesting all municipalities approve new RCMP contract
June 2, 2012 by
While Canada's national police force waits for several communities in British Columbia to approve a new 20-year contract, Premier Christy Clark is strongly suggesting.... they should get on with it. More than 40 of the 62 communities policed by the RCMP have ratified the contract. Prominent hold-outs include North Vancouver, Coquitlam, … [Read more...]
Some Mayors are going to ignore a deadline to ratify the RCMP contract
May 23, 2012 by
Don't expect Burnaby to ratify the new RCMP contract by the end of month deadline, and it looks like they aren't going to be alone in doing so. Mayor Derek Corrigan says the city is still examining its options as they have concerns over costs and control over policing under the deal. Corrigan didn't seem to be phased much by the … [Read more...]
The municipal observer to the RCMP contract talks is still waiting to hear from Ottawa over surprise RCMP wage hikes.
April 11, 2012 by
A week after sending a letter to the Federal Public Safety Minister, after surprise RCMP pay hikes, and there is still no answer from Ottawa. Langley city Mayor, and municipal observer to the RCMP talks, Peter Fassbender says the message from mayors and the province is blunt. He said "We have made it clear minister Bond and her staff … [Read more...]
Another city to scour new RCMP contract
April 11, 2012 by
Add another municipality to the list who won't be abiding by the provincially- mandated deadline to sign on to the new RCMP deal. District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton says they need more time to wade through the RCMP contract, "There is not a hope that we are going to meet the end of April deadline. You know, it has taken a long time to … [Read more...]
Surprise raises hidden in B.C.’s new RCMP contract
April 5, 2012 by
Municipalities who have signed on to the new RCMP deal are on the hook for what could be massive costs after being blindsided by pay raises for the Mounties approved by Ottawa. Langley City Mayor and municipal observer to the RCMP contract talks Peter Fassbender says they just found out. "We got wind of it at a meeting on Tuesday of this … [Read more...]
Simon signs contract extension with Lions
March 22, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Slotback Geroy Simon has signed a contract extension with the B.C. Lions.Simon led all Lions receivers last season and ranked second in the league with 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 receptions.He was named a CFL all-star for sixth time in his 13-year career.Head coach Mike Benevides says the Lions ''offence thrives when we are … [Read more...]
RCMP to be more accountable under new B.C. contract: minister
March 22, 2012 by
B.C.’s justice minister says Mounties who cross the line will be held accountable under the province’s new contract with the RCMP. Shirley Bond says Mounties will be held to account by B.C. new independent investigation office. "Absolutely, and that's another partnership. Obviously the federal government has made it clear that they … [Read more...]
