March 28, 2024

BCIT Info Session – Degree in Computer Systems Technology

Working in the IT industry and need a credential to help you get advanced in your career? BCIT offers a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Technology. You can stay at work and earn the degree part-time. Join our Info Session on February 6 for details. Start: 2013-02-06 6:00 PM End: 2013-02-06 8:00 … [Read more...]

MLA denies reno wrong doing and wants info leak investigated

The Liberal MLA who chairs the committee that may fire BC's Auditor-General is denying any wrong-doing in some pricey renovations to his constituency office - and now he wants an investigation into a leak to the media. Eric Foster says he didn't know Auditor-General John Doyle had concerns about the 78-thousand dollar renovation until this … [Read more...]

Still seeking info on latest RCMP contract

The Municipal Observer to the RCMP contract talks says Mayors are still waiting for finite details as far what the last Federal Budget means for RCMP policing costs. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender told an RCMP Contract Management Committee meeting in Ottawa this week, Mayors need the policing costs information.  Fassbender says there … [Read more...]

10/29/2012 – 100 Miles For Elephants Fundraising Trek – Info Evening

Can you walk 100 Miles for Elephants? Join Dag Goering and Maria Coffey for a presentation on the fundraising treks they are leading across Kenya, to help stop the slaughter of elephants. For more information see: http://www.hiddenplaces.net/walking-safari.php Please RSVP to: 1 877 830 8747, as space is limited. Custom Feed - Vancouver Events … [Read more...]

Info Session: Explore a Career in Computing

Interested in a career in computing? Want a credential and the training to get you started? This BCIT info session let you explore various full-time computing programs, including digital media, IT management, software development, and computer hardware, network and security. You'll hear from expert faculty and staff. Find the right computing … [Read more...]

More info on new BCNU contract

They're getting more money, but they have to work more hours to get it. Some details of a new two-year deal reached last week between the Provincial Government and BC Nurses Union have now been disclosed.  More than 30-thousand members of the union are set to vote on the new contract October 18th. It contains pay raises amounting to … [Read more...]

Chu promises more info on hockey riot progress next week

Next week is the first anniversary of the Stanley Cup riot and Vancouver Police will update media on the investigation. Chief Jim Chu says other than Court delays, the effort to identify and charge suspected rioters is going smoothly, "We are pretty happy with the progress. I know that it has taken some time but that is the way our justice system … [Read more...]

B.C. must hand over info in judges’ dispute

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the provincial government to hand over a cabinet briefing document connected to a pay dispute with provincial court judges.The issue erupted last May when the legislature rejected seven of 15 recommendations, including a pay raise, made by an independent commission known as the Judges Compensation … [Read more...]

Find out how to get tourism info fast in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires' official tourism body runs a free, 24-hour tourist-assistance hotline with English-speaking operators: 800/999–2838. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

BCIT Part-time Studies Info Session

Explore BCIT's flexible part-time programs--from computing to business, from health sciences to trades. Get your questions answered by faculty and staff. Whether you want to launch your career or advance it, BCIT's part-time programs can get you there. Start: Wed, November 16, 2011 4:00 PM End: Wed, November 16, 2011 6:00 PM Location: BCIT … [Read more...]