A Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer has won a 26-million dollar contract to provide new buses for Translink. The contract gives New Flyer Industries an initial order of 42 buses, but that could increase to as much as 87. Translink's Drew Snider says the new diesel electric-hybrids will replace older buses at the end of their life cycle. "It has the … [Read more...]
Squamish signs new RCMP deal but wanted more “negotiations”
June 30, 2012 by
Squamish the last municpality left has now signed the RCMP deal but they aren't happy about it. Mayor Rob Kirkham is finally talking about his concerns chief among them costs, including the new RCMP headquarters in Surrey. Despite the the province and Ottawa signing the deal months ago Kirkham says he thought there was wiggle room to … [Read more...]
Environment minister frustrated at Ottawa’s response to deal with derelict vessels
June 29, 2012 by
B.C's environment minister says federal authorities are dropping the ball and not helping to deal with derelict vessels on the Fraser River. Terry Lake says seven vessels including BC Ferries’ the former Queen of Sidney have been secured, but now there’s a new concern one of the boats is leaking oil. "We have alerted the Canadian … [Read more...]
North Vancouver signs RCMP deal
June 28, 2012 by
The City of North Vancouver has signed the new RCMP contract but officials say they aren't happy about the process. Mayor Darrell Mussatto says they put pen to paper only because there is a two-year opt out clause. "I think it is fair to say we are a little frustrated working with the provincial government, working with the RCMP. The RCMP has … [Read more...]
North Vancouver District to sign RCMP deal
June 28, 2012 by
Another hold out municipality is getting ready to sign the new RCMP deal before the deadline. North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton says they still have some unanswered questions, but will sign the deal. "We don't sign then the Minister will be acting within her legal prerogative to assume policing responsibility for North Vancouver … [Read more...]
Catalyst restructuring deal heads to court
June 28, 2012 by
Another hurdle for thousands of Catalyst paper mill workers as a restructuring deal goes before a judge for final approval Thursday.Communications, Energey and Paperworkers Union Local 76 President Roy Plotniko says union workers have rolled back wages and benefits to keep the mills alive. "We are hoping a judge will approve the vote and then we … [Read more...]
Parents groups relieved by teachers deal
June 28, 2012 by
The head of the BC Coalition of Parent Advisory Councils says members are surprised and hugely relieved the teachers' union and province have reached a tentative deal.President Terry Berting says he hopes teachers ratify the new deal. "I'm especially happy as well to think of the extra-curriculars getting back on track. We want to get back on … [Read more...]
Tentative deal reached, but teachers’ union continues fight against province
June 27, 2012 by
If you think a tentative deal between the BC Teachers Federation and their employer meant the start of a new relationship between the union and the province, you’d be wrong. The battle is going back to the courtroom – a civil challenge from the union on Bill 22. Lambert says the bill infringes on teachers' charter-protected right to … [Read more...]
Premier still hoping for BCGEU deal
June 26, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says she still believes a new contract can be reached with the union representing thousands of BC government employees, even though strike action may be the next step. "We really offered as much as we could. To add more than that would mean that we have to go back to taxpayers and ask them for more." The bargaining committee … [Read more...]
Exclusive Deal at the Shore Hotel, Santa Monica
June 23, 2012 by
Need an excuse to hit the beach in Santa Monica? This exclusive deal should do the trick. The brand spanking new Shore Hotel is offering up the beach and its spoils for less, just to Fodors.com. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
