BC's controversial Auditor-General is leaving the Province to take a similar position in Melbourne, Australia. John Doyle says it just wasn't a good idea for him to stay after all the controversy surrounding his 2nd term. He's been named Auditor-General for the State of Victoria, Australia by that country's Premier. Doyle says he would … [Read more...]
SFU’s TSSU heads into mediation with university
November 3, 2012 by
After pickets at SFU cancelled hundreds of classes, the teaching support staff union is heading to mediation with the university over the weekend. TSSU spokesperson Jeff Zurek says they've been without a contract for over two years. "We're extremely pleased the pressure we put on by having so many classes cancelled by our members respecting CUPE … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy heads for New York City
October 29, 2012 by
Hurricane Sandy is closing in on the U-S Mid-Atlantic coast, and has already left most of the empty streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey under water. Subways and schools are closed across a region of 50 million people and thousands have fled inland to wait out the storm. CKNW meteorlogist Mark Madryga says the storm makes landfall tonight. "And … [Read more...]
Bill Lee heads back to trial
September 10, 2012 by
A former executive director of a Metis family support group in Surrey who is accused of sex assault against children is once again set to go to trial.It's been six years since Bill Lee was arrested for alleged sex crimes involving two young Toronto children dating back in the 1970s.The allegations came to light after Toronto Police investigated two … [Read more...]
Dix heads north to follow proposed path of Enbridge pipeline
July 29, 2012 by
NDP leader Adrian Dix is up north this weekend, following the path of Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Dix will start his journey in Terrace and Kitimat, before starting the route tankers will potentially take out of the port town. “I'm going to go to Klemtu and Bella Bella (to) spend time in the region to understand the … [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...]
Premier heads off on second Asian trade mission
May 12, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is off to on her second trade mission to Asia, promising good news, and more jobs for B.C. Over nine days, Clark will visit Japan, Korea and, for the first time for a B.C. premier, the Philippines. She says she’ll focus on promoting liquefied natural gas, bioenergy, technology and mining. At a news conference at YVR, … [Read more...]
Teachers’ union heads to court
May 9, 2012 by
The BC Teachers' Federation is turning to the courts in its ongoing effort to have a government appointed mediator fired. President Susan Lambert hopes a judge will support the union's argument that Charles Jago is biased and has no mediation experience. "We've gone to the court. We've filed a petition in court claiming an apprehension of … [Read more...]
Kristen Stewart Heads To “Cali”
April 29, 2012 by
"Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart is set to headline the gritty action thriller "Cali" for Voltage Productions and New School Media says Variety. Michael Diliberti ("30 Minutes or Less") penned the script in which Stewart would play half of a San Fernando Valley couple often involved in dangerous behavior. After selling a fake snuff film they … [Read more...]
Mayor Watts heads for the land of cheese and chocolate
April 9, 2012 by
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is out of the country, taking part in a mayors' forum in Switzerland. Watts is one of 15 mayors from around the world congregating on the shores of Lake Geneva for a series of private forums around the importance of cities. It's called, Cities: the Laboratories of the future, and includes various organizations and experts, … [Read more...]
