The union representing 500 striking employees says pickets will remain up around BC Place Stadium until further notice. The BCGEU members launched their strike on Monday, to back their contract demands. So far, no events have been affected but there is one scheduled for Thursday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Canucks set for home opener, but free beer rumors remain unconfirmed
January 19, 2013 by
The Canucks are playing coy when it comes to rumors of free beer at the home opener against Anaheim Saturday. They say many of the opening night and weekend initiatives have been announced, but there are some surprises in store for Saturday. Ottawa will be offering their of-age fans a complementary cold one when the Senators take to the ice. The BC … [Read more...]
Accused smuggler to remain on bail
August 27, 2012 by
A B.C. man accused of playing a key role in a cross-border drug smuggling operation will remain on bail ahead of his extradition hearing in December.Despite an appeal from the Attorney General of Canada, Sean William Doak will remain on bail after the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld the B.C. Supreme Court's May ruling.Doak is accused of smuggling large … [Read more...]
Troubled RCMP officer will remain in BC
May 24, 2012 by
Despite the outcry, BC's top cop Mountie says the decision remains: a disgraced RCMP officer will resume his career here in British Columbia. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens ays he accepted that Sgt. Don Ray could work here. Callens says this is the best place for Ray to continue his career because there is "zero tolerance" for the conduct … [Read more...]
Teacher talks remain non-productive
September 10, 2011 by
Contract talks between government negotiators and the union representing most B.C. teachers continue to be non-productive.A key sticking point remains which issues should be bargained province-wide.While B.C. Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert says more issues should be resolved at the local level, Melanie Joy, who chairs the B.C. Public … [Read more...]
