Two major transit unions have voted 88-percent to ratify a new three year deal with Coast Mountain Bus Company. Canadian Auto Workers Local 1-11 President Don MacLeod says the deal means a raise for some 47-hundred transit workers, "It is a raise. It is a three year agreement; it will expire March 31st, 2015. The first year is a zero; the … [Read more...]
Provincial Greens sound warning over federal investment pact with China
October 23, 2012 by
The leader of the provincial Green party is urging the Premier and the leader of the provincial NDP to pressure the feds on a new investment treaty with China. Jane Sterk says the deal, called FIPA, will kick in at months end with no debate in the house of commons and no say from the provinces. Sterk says the deal may trump provincial rights … [Read more...]
Lara Exploration makes pact with Aguia
January 23, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Lara Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:LRA) has reached an $ 8.25-million agreement under which Aguia Resources Ltd. (ASX:AGR) can earn a full-interest in one of its properties in northeast Brazil.The pact for Lara's 21,483-hectare potash project would have Aguia issue up to 15 million shares and invest $ 1.5 million in exploration of the … [Read more...]
