Another day, and Education Minister George Abbott is standing by his mediator, Charles Jago. The BCTF is determined to have Jago fired, and is working to figure out whether this will be argued before the labour board, or the courts. Abbott says this isn't about ramming legislation through "........why on earth would we go to all … [Read more...]
Education Minister George Abbott is going to bat for his pick for mediator, again.
April 12, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott brings in Bill 22
February 28, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott has introduced Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act aimed at bringing a resolution to the government's contract dispute with the B-C Teachers Federation. Here are all the details:-The bill suspends teachers' strike action, brings in mediation, and sets a cooling off period to allow time to reach a deal-Once … [Read more...]
George Lucas Retiring From Blockbusters?
January 17, 2012 by
67-year-old "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas tells The New York Times that this week's "Red Tails" marks his (supposed) last venture into blockbuster filmmaking. "I’m moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff" Lucas told the paper, but apparently was careful enough to leave himself an out clause for a fifth … [Read more...]
Melissa George To Lead BBC’s “Nemesis”
September 23, 2011 by
Melissa George has scored the lead role in the spy thriller series "Nemesis" aka "Morton" at BBC-Cinemax reports Deadline. "X-Files" executive producer Frank Spotnitz created the suspense thriller which centers on a highly skilled operative (George) for an elite private intelligence firm who survives an attempt on her life that might have been … [Read more...]
George Clooney Drops Out Of “U.N.C.L.E.”
August 30, 2011 by
George Clooney is reportedly dropping out of the cast of Steven Soderbergh's film adaptation of classic 60's TV series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." at Warner Bros. Pictures says Deadline. Robert Vaughn and David McCallum starred in the original spy drama as two agents of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.), who fought the … [Read more...]
Moth invasion hits Prince George
July 26, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Masses of large moths have descended on Prince George, B.C., landing everywhere from civic fountains to downtown businesses and suburban homes. One Prince George resident ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Prince George Mountie charged with assault
July 18, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content A Prince George, B.C., RCMP officer has been charged with assaulting a restrained hospital patient. RCMP Sgt. Rob Vermeulen said the alleged incident happened last ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
