Premier Christy Clark has no plans to take big money out of BC politics, in part because of a recent court ruling. While the Federal Government and several Provinces have banned union and corporate donations to political parties, the issue is clearly not a priority for the BC Liberals. Clark says a recent Court ruling that struck down strict limits … [Read more...]
BC Conservatives expect invite to televised debates next spring
July 8, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservatives says he fully expects to be part of next year's televised election debates. Appearing on CKNW’s The World Today Weekend with Sean Leslie, John Cummins says his party meets all the qualifications. “We have a member in the legislature. I think that's what it takes to get into that debate. Certainly, … [Read more...]
Don’t expect retroactive report cards
March 9, 2012 by
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...]
Learn what to expect when visiting the Centre Pompidou museum in Paris
February 8, 2012 by
The Pompidou's permanent collection takes up a relatively small amount of the space when you consider this massive building's other features: temporary exhibition galleries, with a special wing for design and architecture; a highly regarded free reference library (there's often a queue of university students on Rue Renard waiting to get in); and … [Read more...]
Education minister says teachers shouldn’t expect prolonged strike
August 30, 2011 by
BC's Education Minister is warning teachers if a full strike happens in schools, the government won't let it go on long. George Abbott says there hasn't been much progress in teacher contract talks so far. If there's no deal before school starts, teachers have said they will not do some administrative duties this fall.Abbott … [Read more...]
