The federal New Democrats are using their last opposition day of motion in the spring session, to debate the closure of Coast Guard stations across Canada, including the one in Kitsilano. Newfoundland MP Jack Harris will raise a motion, asking the federal government to reverse cuts to Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centres, and the closure … [Read more...]
Police issue warning about child sex-tourist
May 31, 2012 by
Vancouver Police have issued a public warning about a convicted child molester who is now living in the city again. Donald Bakker must abide by several conditions to keep him away from children including an 11pm curfew. The warning has been issued because Bakker is considered a high risk to reoffend. Bakker was the first … [Read more...]
Mounties issue warning as accused sex predator released
May 11, 2012 by
Burnaby Mounties have issued a rare warning, as a man accused of sexual and violent crimes against women is released from custody. 43-year-old Shalendra Kumar Sharma was released two days ago as he awaits trial. That has police worried, because they say the Surrey man is extremely dangerous. Sharma was the subject of a news conference in February, … [Read more...]
LRB says BCTF must issue report cards
April 20, 2012 by
The Labour Relations Board has ruled BC teachers must issue second term report cards. Education Minister George Abbott says that means report cards will be in the hands of parents by April 27th at the latest. ".....the second term report card. There will be an additional report card at the end of the school year..and this will be a much more … [Read more...]
VPD issue warning after muggings
April 18, 2012 by
He's not your typical purse snatcher. That's what Vancouver Police are saying about a man who mugged two women --an hour apart-- last night. Constable Lindsey Houghton says this criminal is unique because he stopped to search the bags in front of his victims --rather than taking off....purse in hand. ".....we don't know what the rational is … [Read more...]
BCPSEA has filed with the LRB over the issue of report cards, and the BCTF “action plan.”
April 13, 2012 by
The Labour Relations Board is dealing with the teachers contract dispute on multiple fronts after the employer has now taken issue over report cards. BC Public School Employers Association spokesperson Mel Joy says the teachers union and its locals are encouraging teachers to not fill out report cards, as part of their action plan opposing … [Read more...]
Parents not sure Bill 22 will cover every teacher issue
March 16, 2012 by
Parents are feeling anxious, even though the BC Government has ordered teachers to get back to their full duties and no longer go on strike. Maple Ridge dad Alan Richards says he's concerned teachers might defy Bill 22 and not start writing report cards as will be law on Saturday, "I'm still worried, frankly, as to whether or not they'll carry … [Read more...]
BC unites with Western States over tsunami debris issue
March 14, 2012 by
The Premier and the Governors of Washington, Oregon and California have agreed they will collaborate to manage potential marine debris from the tsunami in Japan last year that may wash up along the west coast. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire says the leaders have agreed to develop a joint communication strategy, share … [Read more...]
Teachers issue rallying cry
March 5, 2012 by
The lawn of the BC Legislature is set to be packed with union supporters Tuesday as teachers take their fight to Victoria. Federation of Labour boss Jim Sinclair on what he expects: "There's going to be thousands of people there, and working people are going to join with teachers, other union members and the public." Sinclair wouldn't give a … [Read more...]
NDP is taking issue with the location of today’s HST press conference
February 17, 2012 by
The NDP finance critic is wondering why new HST transition rules for BC's homebuilding industry had to be unveiled at a hotel.Bruce Ralston says that's a clear waste of taxpayers' money. "This is a government that claims there's no money for anything and they're shutting down spending, yet they're holding this news conference in a … [Read more...]
