Lost in the shadow of the BC Government coming to terms with the BCGEU, the Premier has also announced that resident doctors have signed a new deal. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says the agreement covers 1,100 members. "It covers a four year period so it is actually two years of retroactivity and two years into the future so it goes through … [Read more...]
NDP Children and Family critic demands change to deal with child poverty
September 27, 2012 by
The NDP are condemning the provincial government for aborting the fall sitting of the legislature after the latest update on child poverty in BC. Children and Family critic Claire Trevena says the report shows politicians need to be working on solutions in Victoria. She calls a disproportionately large number of first nations kids … [Read more...]
Tentative deal for BCNU
September 26, 2012 by
The provincial government has announced it's reached a tentative agreement with members of the BC Nurses Union. It's a two year deal. It includes modest wage hikes. The nurses still have to ratify the offer. There is no "new" money. Money for any increases was found within the existing budget. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Mayor says bike lane expansion not a done deal, yet
September 20, 2012 by
Vancouver's Mayor is defending plans to expand the city's network of bike lanes, but he insists consultations are ongoing. "No decisions yet. We want to understand what kind of costs and what kind of next steps are even possible and feasible right now." Gregor Robertson is responding to critics of a proposal to boost access for cyclists and … [Read more...]
Independent MLA says it is not a done deal to rebuild Burns Lake sawmill
September 18, 2012 by
The independant MLA for Cariboo North is warning people living in Burns Lake not to celebrate just yet. Bob Simpson says it is not a done deal yet to rebuild the town's sawmill noting big challenges. "So this is being mischaracterized there is no commitment to rebuild the Burns Lake mill the decision will be made by Hampton in … [Read more...]
Canucks re-sign Burrows to four year deal
September 14, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks have signed Alex Burrows to a four-year, 18 million dollar deal. The 31-year old left winger collected 52 points last season, along with 90 penalty minutes. He also set a career high for most game-winning goals in a season at seven.. ranking 11th in the league in this category. Burrows signed with team in 2005 as a free … [Read more...]
New Westminster workers have a deal
August 28, 2012 by
They have a deal! Civic workers in New Westminster become the first in the region to get a collective agreement. The four year collective agreement, which took effect January 1st was ratified by CUPE local 387 with 97-percent support, and has been approved by city council and the police board. Details of the new deal aren't readily available, … [Read more...]
Anesthesiologists critical of the doctors deal
July 25, 2012 by
BC Anesthesiologists say British Columbians will feel the pain of the new physicians master agreement ratified by doctors. BCAS Executive Director Doctor Roland Orfaly says the vote is not representative of all the doctors who practice in BC. "Most doctors didn't even vote potentially thousands of doctors weren't even sent ballots by … [Read more...]
BCMA members agree to new deal with province
July 24, 2012 by
Members of the BC Medical Association have voted 92 percent in favour of a new four year master agreement with the provincial government. More than three thousand members took part in the vote. Health Minister Mike de Jong says the deal will improve patient access to family doctors and provide funding for recruitment. "It allows us to collectively … [Read more...]
Premier demands better Northern Gateway deal
July 24, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is vowing to "fight for BC" and says she won't support the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal unless Alberta agrees to sit down and sweeten the deal for British Columbia. Clark says right now, things seem pretty one sided---in favour of the Albertans. "They take the bulk of the benefits. they take a minority of the risk. … [Read more...]
