The families of veterans at Burnaby's George Derby care centre are ecstatic after the announcement that a moratorium is being placed on layoffs and the contracting out of some services at the centre. Margi Blamey with the Hospital Employees' Union says a board member at George Derby asked to speak at a rally in Burnaby this afternoon. "He delivered … [Read more...]
Families of veterans at Burnaby care home relieved after moratorium placed on layoffs
November 24, 2012 by
Parents groups relieved by teachers deal
June 28, 2012 by
The head of the BC Coalition of Parent Advisory Councils says members are surprised and hugely relieved the teachers' union and province have reached a tentative deal.President Terry Berting says he hopes teachers ratify the new deal. "I'm especially happy as well to think of the extra-curriculars getting back on track. We want to get back on … [Read more...]
Parents relieved at guilty verdict in road-rage death
January 20, 2012 by
Brent Parent was found guilty on three of the five charges against him in the March 2008 hit-and-run death of Silas O’Brien. B.C. Supreme Court judge Terence Schultes convicted the 42-year-old Langley resident of criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. One count of dangerous driving … [Read more...]
