Port Coquitlam is set to host its first Snowflake Walk to end bullying on Sunday. Snowflake was the nickname Carol Todd gave to her 15-year-old daughter, Amanda, who committed suicide Oct. 10 after she had been bullied. Todd says she will walk with residents from Port Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland. "It’s a great awareness thing. And … [Read more...]
New commissioner for teacher regulation named
November 15, 2012 by
The BC government has named its new commissioner for teacher regulation. He's a former BC Supreme Court judge. Bruce Preston gets the job of overseeing all teacher discipline hearings. He'll also consider certification appeals, plus review complaints about educator conduct or competence. In a statement, Preston says he's committed to a fair, swift … [Read more...]
Delta named as defendant in impaired driving lawsuit
October 6, 2012 by
Delta taxpayers could be on the hook for damages in the car crash that killed four-year-old Alexa Middelaer in 2008. Alexa's aunt, Daphne Middelaer, has filed a lawsuit against Carol Berner, the woman convicted of impaired driving causing the little girl's death. Middelaer was standing with her neice on the grass near 64th street when they were … [Read more...]
Mediator named to BCGEU dispute
June 11, 2012 by
Stalled contract talks for thousands of government workers in this province will resume Wednesday. A mediator has been appointed by the Labour Relations Board. Debbie Cameron will oversee negiotiations between the province and BC Government and Service Employees Union, which represents 25-thousand employees who voted 82 per cent in favour of … [Read more...]
BCGEU wants mediator named in contract dispute
June 8, 2012 by
Still more labour trouble for the provincial government. The BCGEU is asking the Labour Relations Board to appoint a mediator to assist in contract talks, which have been underway since January. Union president Darryl Walker says the two sides are still too far apart on the key issues of wage hikes, job security and improved benefits. The union … [Read more...]
John Furlong named executive chair of Vancouver Whitecaps
April 12, 2012 by
John furlong has been named the executive chair of the Vancouver Whitecaps. The former head of the Vancouver Olympic organizing committee assumes the new role immediately. As executive chair he will be the most senior member of the soccer club's executive team that includes president bob Lenarduzzi and chief operating officer Rachel Lewis. CKNW … [Read more...]
Alta. family named in deadly B.C. crash
February 3, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Mounties have released the names of an Edmonton family killed in a head-on crash in the B.C. Interior.Police say 47-year-old Benham Shokri, his 37-year-old wife Shirin Hamedi Khorasani and their children, six-year-old Daniel and three year old Delina died in the accident.The family was heading south to California on Highway 5, north of … [Read more...]
New co-chair named to mayor’s task force on housing affordability
December 12, 2011 by
A former Liberal cabinet minister is going to help Vancouver's mayor figure out how to make housing more affordable. Gregor Robertson has named Olga Ilich to co-chair the mayor's task force on housing affordability. Robertson says she brings a valuable background in real estate development and what he calls a 'thoughtful, pragmatic approach' as a … [Read more...]
New top cop of BC RCMP named
December 9, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The new top cop in charge of the RCMP in British Columbia says one of his first tasks is to take on allegations of bullying and harassment by female officers.Assistant Commissioner Craig Callens was named head of E-Division on Friday and said the force needs to make "serious changes" to deal with the allegations."What I need to ensure … [Read more...]
