It would be unheard of to order BC teachers to retroactively write the report cards they so far haven't as part of their job action. So says an employment relations expert at the University of Victoria. Education Minister George Abbott has said parents can expect report cards once Bill 22 passes and touched on possibly, asking teachers to fill them … [Read more...]
Greens don’t buy into carbon tax changes
February 22, 2012 by
Despite assurances by BC's Environment Minister, the carbon tax is here to stay and the Provincial Green Party is not sold. Leader Jane Sterk says all the signs point to the BC Liberal Government putting the program on the chopping block, "I would not be at all surprised if they decided to scrap the carbon tax. There is lots of language that … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to check the tube’s schedule on weekends in London
January 22, 2012 by
Service on many tube lines in London will be disrupted—especially on weekends—as widespread improvements program continues before the 2012 Olympics. Check the tube's web site for up-to-date information. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Mounted don’t have a lot of fans
November 28, 2011 by
A scathing report by former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford calls the RCMP, "inept" and "anachronistic." He also says the current policing model is, "frighteningly out of date." Peckford was commissioned by the Provincial Conservatives to do a study on the possibility of setting up a provincial police force as opposed to continuing … [Read more...]
Don’t miss this must-do Costa Rican experience
November 24, 2011 by
In Costa Rica's Northern Plains, book horseback trips in the morning during rainy season (July–December). Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Don’t forget this for fishing in Colorado
November 17, 2011 by
Anyone older than 16 needs a Colorado fishing license, which you can obtain at local sporting-goods stores. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
We don’t want no *#$% smart meters
November 15, 2011 by
A candidate for City Council in Surrey says if he is elected on Saturday, he'll introduce a by-law to restrict installation of smart meters on residential properties in his city. Gary Robinson, with the Surrey Civic Coalition: "It's one more example I guess, of the Provincial Government not listening. If it takes a city standing up to them, … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to bring these items for an evening performance at the Hollywood Bowl
November 15, 2011 by
If you're heading to see a show at L.A.'s famous Hollywood Bowl, be sure to bring a sweater —it gets chilly here in the evening. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Don’t miss this awesome Chicago antique market
November 5, 2011 by
At the Chicago Antique Market, the vibe is all about funky fashion and vintage. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Some do and some don’t, when it comes to civic elections
November 3, 2011 by
While November 19th is looming large in the minds of politicians, CKNW found plenty of voters don't even know an election is around the corner. "I did not know that""I think I heard something about it""Yes, but I don't know too much about it" It was roughly a 50-50 split when we took to the streets to see who knows a municipal election is … [Read more...]
