The BC Government and Service Employees' Union has high hopes for Tuesday's budget. They're calling for improvements to areas they argue have been hit by rampant cuts. The union cites examples as seniors, the developmentally-disabled, the courts, prisons and parks. President Darryl Walker is also calling on the government to re-think its plan to … [Read more...]
Hopes for teacher-talks dashed
December 7, 2011 by
The head of BC's Teachers Union had hoped to have a new contract signed with employers by the end of the year. But now, Susan Lambert says that's nowhere near happening, "It's very difficult to bargain with an employer who has not only a net-zero mandate, but has a sub-zero mandate, wanting to strip collective agreement rights, and one that won't … [Read more...]
NovaGold hopes to make Galore decision soon
October 17, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - NovaGold Resources Inc. (TSX:NG) is considering a new plan for its Galore Creek project in B.C. that would increase production and extend the life of the proposed mine by several years.The company, which shares the project with Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B), said Monday its enhanced plan would increase the amount of ore to be mined … [Read more...]
DC Still Hopes For “Lantern” Sequel
October 16, 2011 by
Despite the costly failure of the first film, DC Entertainment's CCO Geoff Johns is hopeful there'll be another "Green Lantern" film according to Heat Vision. Speaking on a panel at New York Comic Con, he said: "There is the hope that we will eventually see one… I hope that the character gets another film, and it will be live-action again - I … [Read more...]
