While teachers vote today and tomorrow on what to do next in their job action, more support staff in schools have ratified a new, two year contracts that fall within the provincial government's net zero mandate. 12 new deals include those working in schools in Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Greater Victoria. To date, 52 out of 69 agreements in … [Read more...]
Translink CEO writes to staff defending bonuses, blaming media coverage
April 15, 2012 by
Translink's CEO has sent an email to employees in which he tries to explain how he and other company executives are compensated. The email, obtained by CKNW News, blames the media for getting in wrong when it comes to bonuses. Ian Jarvis starts off his email by saying it is "disheartening" for him and the entire executive team to be … [Read more...]
Robertson directs staff to shut down Occupy encampment
November 5, 2011 by
Mayor Gregor Robertson has put the steps in motion to shut down at the Occupy Vancouver tent city. The mayor announced his decision after a woman in her 20s died from a suspected overdose at the Art Gallery site Saturday afternoon. He says the situation at the encampment has deteriorated, and he has directed the city manager to end the encampment … [Read more...]
Newborn died due to staff shortage, doctor claims
August 17, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content A shortage of anesthesiologists at Victoria General Hospital may have contributed to the death of a newborn being delivered by caesarean section, a doctor claims. The ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Downtown Vancouver sinkhole a mystery to city staff
August 13, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver says it has no explanation for a large hole which developed early Friday at the busy intersection of Seymour and Robson Streets."We don't know what caused it," ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
