March 29, 2024

Amazon Cyber Monday Deals Guide

Cyber Monday is here and Amazon.com are offering DVD and Blu-ray sales deals for this online-centric final day of the week-long discount shopping sales period. Below are the biggest bargains I've found, many of which have carried over from the Black Friday sales. This is your last chance to get this discounts though, it all goes back to normal … [Read more...]

BC Federation of Labour conference starts Monday

The BC Federation of Labour will discuss how to make the province a better place for working people will at their bi-annual convention. President Jim Sinclair says many things need to be improved. "There's going to be a lot of discussion about how we build a better British Columbia for all working people.  And of course, how we elect the … [Read more...]

Teacher accused of molesting Coquitlam students finds out Monday if he will be convicted

A teacher accused of molesting five girls in Coquitlam finds out Monday if he'll be convicted. The Provincial Court Judge hearing the case against Aleksandr Plehanov reserved his decision in July. The trial focused on the credibility of the victims, who all testified they were inappropriately touched by the substitute teacher when they were in … [Read more...]

Top 10 Cyber Monday Cruise Deals

Get your cruising wish list ready. Cyber Monday is coming and cruise lines and travel agencies are wrapping up excellent deals for those who book the Monday after Thanksgiving. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Top 10 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals

Admit it—getting a great deal is always grounds for a little bragging. ("This skirt? $ 50!") So set yourself up for success (and a sweet vacation) with these top-notch Cyber Monday deals. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

NO BCIT classes on Monday

No classes for BCIT students on Monday. BCIT faculty and staff association members will be staging a full scale walkout at all campuses. They're trying to turn up the pressure, and get the school to listen to their contract demands. Monday's job action is in addition to a immediate ban on overtime.  The 14-hundred association members have been … [Read more...]

UBC teaching assistants to start job action Monday afternoon

The University of British Columbia teaching assistants have served 72-hour strike notice. Job action is set to begin Monday afternoon--what that entails isn't clear yet. But the union does ask if members come across a picket line they respect it and do not cross. The union says the strike vote was a 3-1 ratio in favour. Teaching assistants at SFU, … [Read more...]

Anti-pipeline proponents hold sit-in at Legislature Monday

They thought Legislature would be sitting, but anti-pipeline protesters are still planning a huge demonstration on Legislature grounds Monday morning. Victoria City Councilor, Dr. Ben Isitt, says it will include a form of civil disobedience: "In some way, the protesters will be breaching what's called the Legislative Grounds Protection Regulation. … [Read more...]

Trial starts Monday for man accused of hitting a road construction flagger

The trial of a man charged in connection with the 2010 death of a flagger will be underway Monday. Thor Shay is facing a charge of driving without due care and attention. Flagger and father of two, Don Cain was working on Lougheed Highway in Mission on July 15th, 2010 when he was hit and dragged. “Well, we're going to go and support Deborah … [Read more...]

SFU teaching assistants to stop working overtime Monday

Teaching assistants, sessional instructors and others at Simon Fraser University will start job action come Monday, with an overtime ban. Teaching support staff union spokesperson Derek Sahota says after 26 months at the bargaining table with the employer – there has been “negligible” progress. A release claims most members are … [Read more...]