A labour relations board ruling has changed the dynamic at the bargaining table for ICBC and the union representing its workers. COPE Local 378 vice president Jeff Gillies says the board has ruled ICBC has been bargaining in bad faith. Gillies says ICBC must put wages and benefits on the table after refusing to do so until the … [Read more...]
Faith community and city and provincial officials come together for affordable housing forum
October 29, 2011 by
Members of the faith community are joining with city and provincial officials this weekend, taking part in a forum on affordable housing. Doug Peat with "City Gate Leadership Forum" says the "Beyond Homelessness" conference is focusing on what can be done to address the cost of housing in Metro Vancouver. "The faith community as a whole along with … [Read more...]
Beating didn’t shake B.C. bishop’s faith
October 22, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A Catholic bishop from Kamloops, B.C. says his faith in God was not shaken, even as he struggled to breathe following an attack at his home one year ago."No. Not at all," said David Monroe, when asked if his faith in God was challenged."I didn't ever feel uncomfortable with him. I had no idea what was going to be the outcome of that … [Read more...]
