David Miller was deemed unfit to stand trial, after being charged in connection with his wife's murder on Boxing Day in 2009.Now a May 17th BC Review Board hearing has been set to determine whether he will be hospitalized, or released. In the mean-time, the 51-year-old has been sent to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam. … [Read more...]
B.C. teachers to vote next month on whether to launch illegal job action
March 21, 2012 by
The B.C. teachers' union is asking its members if they want to break the law by mounting a strike to protest legislation that bans them from such job action. Teachers will also be asked during a vote on April 17 and 18 if they want to withdraw all voluntary extra-curricular activities. The B.C. Teachers' Federation plans to launch a legal … [Read more...]
Duke Point terminal still at least a month away from re-opening
February 26, 2012 by
Duke Point ferry terminal is inching closer to being repaired, but it likely won't re-open for at least another month. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says crews are taking advantage of the temporary closure to perform upgrades. "We will be doing some housekeeping work. I know they are installing some new carpeting in the … [Read more...]
Low-income seniors to get extra $50 a month
December 11, 2011 by
The provincial government is giving low-income seniors funding support to cover housing expenses. Close to 7,000 people in residential care homes are getting an extra $ 50 per month. Because many seniors spend up to 80 per cent of their after-tax income on room and board, the province is increasing the minimum monthly disposal income from $ 275 … [Read more...]
