The provincial government has said controversial bonuses to executives at Community Living BC were rolled into salaries because contracts cannot be broken. That has one labour leader scratching her head. BC Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert says the province hasn't had any problem breaking contracts in the past. "Of course, governments … [Read more...]
Province scrapping standard school year calendar
April 26, 2012 by
The provincial government is doing away with the standard school year calendar. This opens the door for school districts to schedule classes as they see fit. Education Minister George Abbott says the move takes effect in the 2013-14 school year. Abbott says for many learners that two and a half month break period is actually something that's … [Read more...]
Silver Standard has Q4 net earnings of $2.6M
March 12, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO) reports big drop in net earnings to US$ 2.6 million, or three cents per share, in its fourth quarter, as cost rose and it face downtime at its Pirquitas mine in Argentina. Results compared to net income of $ 361.6 million, or $ 4.56 per share, in the same quarter in 2010. … [Read more...]
Eye-Fi CEO slams SD Association’s eerily similar Wireless SD card standard, says his IP is being violated
January 21, 2012 by
Yuval Koren is not pleased. For those unaware, he's the CEO of Eye-Fi, the company that has practically written the rules on embedding WiFi into SD cards. If you blinked last week, you probably missed the SD Association's announcement that it had created a new Wireless LAN SD standard that would effectively give just about anyone the ability to add … [Read more...]
11/27/2011 – Standard First Aid with CPR-C recertification
November 27, 2011 by
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED training course. For more information on this session and registration please contact us or check our website:http://link2life.ca/our-courses/604 618-5801Thank-you! Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
11/05/2011 – Standard First Aid Course
November 5, 2011 by
Participants will use hands-on training and practice to learn the first aid skills necessary to respond with confidence in an emergency. This comprehensive Vancouver Standard First Aid two day course covers all the information in the Emergency First aid program and more!Register online at … [Read more...]
Silver Standard says Pirquitas mill shut down
September 27, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO) said Tuesday its revising its estimates after the Pirquitas mill in Argentina was shut down due to gearbox failure.The Vancouver-based miner said silver guidance is being reduced to 7.3 million to 7.6 million ounces for 2011.In June, Silver Standard estimated silver production of 8.5 million … [Read more...]
British Columbia ‘AAA’ according to Standard and Poor’s
August 28, 2011 by
The Harmonized Sales Tax may be a dead duck, but BC is hanging on to its AAA credit rating. Standard and Poor's Rating Services has confirmed BC's rating, noting the Province has the solid revenue and expenditure flexibility to meet its deficit targets. The agency also says BC does face challenges including the loss of revenue from … [Read more...]
