Sexual assault charges laid against a Delta teacher may have been stayed. But that doesn't mean Robin Wait will be back in the classroom anytime soon. Crown stayed two counts each of sexual interference and sexual assault against Wait, just as the 43-year-old was supposed to go to trial, citing a lack of evidence. But despite the fact he hasn't … [Read more...]
Delta teacher to go on trial next month on sex charges
July 15, 2012 by
Trial dates have been set for a teacher from Delta facing four sex-related charges. Robin Wait was arrested in December. The 43-year old -- who taught at Delta Secondary -- is facing two counts each of sexual intereference and sexual assault. Police were called to the school on November 4th when a victim disclosed she'd been attacked by an unknown … [Read more...]
Teacher labour relations update
April 10, 2012 by
Teachers hoping the Labour Relations Board will quickly step in to remove a government-appointed meditator in their contract dispute are out of luck.Officials with the LRB have now confirmed written submissions will be reviewed next week, but no timeline has been set for a ruling.Last week, the BC Teachers Federation asked the board to intervene, … [Read more...]
Parents not sure Bill 22 will cover every teacher issue
March 16, 2012 by
Parents are feeling anxious, even though the BC Government has ordered teachers to get back to their full duties and no longer go on strike. Maple Ridge dad Alan Richards says he's concerned teachers might defy Bill 22 and not start writing report cards as will be law on Saturday, "I'm still worried, frankly, as to whether or not they'll carry … [Read more...]
Teacher protest not picket line
March 5, 2012 by
Teachers have begun demonstrations outside public schools. Some are carrying signs, others are handing out leaflets. Their union, the B.C. Teachers Federation, insists it is not a picket line and no administrator, unionized support staff, child, or parent will be prevented from entering or leaving any school. Meanwhile, debate continues today in … [Read more...]
Provincial government set to end teacher dispute
February 24, 2012 by
Another year, another stalemate. Education Minister George Abbott announced Thursday that the provincial government will begin drafting legislation to end its dispute with teachers. A year at the collective-bargaining table has done nothing to bridge a decades-long gap or bear a contract that was mutually agreed upon. “It’s unacceptable that this … [Read more...]
Teacher Talks: No change since last week
January 25, 2012 by
They've been at the bargaining table for more than 70 sessions now, and still no progress. That from the head of the BC Teachers' Federation, who says last week's modified proposal by the union, has failed in sparking any progress at the table. Susan Lambert says in her opinion, so far, only one side has been willing to bargain, "But we had hoped … [Read more...]
Delta teacher faces sex charge
December 8, 2011 by
A 43-year-old Delta teacher is facing sex assault charges, after an incident last month. Robin Wait, who taught at Delta Secondary School, is facing two counts of sexual intereference, and two counts of sexual assault. Delta Police Constable Ciaran Feenan says the alleged assaults were discovered, after officers were called to the school on … [Read more...]
Delta high school teacher charged with sexual assault
November 10, 2011 by
DELTA, B.C. - A high school teacher in Delta, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault. Delta police say an investigation began Nov. 4 after a young girl reported she had been attacked near the Delta Secondary School gym. A 43-year-old teacher at the suburban Vancouver high school was arrested two days later. The man has been released under … [Read more...]
Another roadblock for teacher talks
October 1, 2011 by
The dispute between B.C. teachers and their employers seems only to be escalating. The B.C. Public School Employers' Association is set to meet Monday, to discuss among other things, the possibility of strategic responses to phase one of the teachers' job action. Association chair Melanie Joy says three options will be considered in order to … [Read more...]
