Another batch of discipline decisions has been released from BC's Teacher Regulation Branch. Among the nine teachers in this batch, some were disciplined for 'unnecessary physical contact' with students, others for improper use of sick leave, and one for speeding while driving a school bus. James David Long stands out. He teased a girl wearing … [Read more...]
New Seabus to be built, ‘over there’
December 19, 2012 by
Shipyard workers want to know why Translink went offshore and awarded a contract to a shipyard in the Netherlands to build another Seabus. Shipyard General Workers Federation President George MacPherson says Allied Shipyards of Vancouver, one of the rejected bidders, has the expertise for the project, "We're absolutely amazed by it. We got a … [Read more...]
It’s snowing… be careful out there!
December 18, 2012 by
It could be a tough morning commute in Metro Vancouver because of snow. CKNW’S Mark Madryga has this warning. "Based on the radar it looks like all of south Surrey, Langley, and it's creeping into most of Surrey and there's another band just headed for downtown too but it's really bad where I am. These snow showers are going to be all … [Read more...]
You can’t get there by bus
November 22, 2012 by
Surrey's Mayor is hopeful the new Highway One express bus over the Port Mann Bridge will stop in her city. This after finding out that the bus will not be stopping on 156th Street as she expected. She says the Province's plan and Translink's plan don't match, saying the Province's plan shows the bus does stop in Surrey, and the Transit … [Read more...]
And then there were two
October 19, 2012 by
Another Liberal MLA is joining Kash Heed in supporting the legalization and regulation of marijuana. But West Vancouver - Sea-to-Sky's Joan McIntyre also shares another similarity with Heed, she's not seeking re-election. And with only six months left in Victoria, McIntyre was asked why she waited so long to share her position, "I think there's … [Read more...]
Apple announces ‘Special Event’ for October 23rd — we’ll be there live!
October 16, 2012 by
Apple has just invited members of the press to attend a product launch on October 23rd, where we assume the long-rumored iPad mini will be unveiled. The event will go down merely weeks after Apple took the wraps off of the iPhone 5 (and strangely enough, the Foo Fighters played their last show for the foreseeable future). It's quite unlike Apple to … [Read more...]
Apple announces presumed iPhone 5 launch event for September 12th; we’ll be there live!
September 4, 2012 by
Apple has just invited members of the press to attend a San Francisco-based product launch event on September 12th, where the next generation iPhone is expected to be officially unveiled. As rumored, it seems as if the company's prior iPod-focused fall events may be split off into two. It's been reported that an October event may follow this one, … [Read more...]
Police believe more victims could be out there, after sex assault charges laid
August 31, 2012 by
Mounties fear other victims could be out there. The RCMP has charged a 43-year-old man with nine additional counts of sexual assault, including interference and voyeurism. James Osell is already suspected in a child-porn bust after an arrest and seizure at his Chilliwack home back in April. "Since that time, the items that were seized at his … [Read more...]
Mayor Corrigan claims there was no consultation by Feds
May 25, 2012 by
The Mayor of Burnaby is laughing off claims by Heritage Minister James Moore that recent marine service cuts were done with broad consultation. Derek Corrigan says the Federal Government is out of touch with the Lower Mainland. When asked if his community was consulted, "No, of course not, they certainly haven't been looking at us to be part … [Read more...]
Fight HST says they will act if there are changes to the PST slipped into coming bill
May 7, 2012 by
The group that engineered the downfall of the HST will be keeping a close eye on Victoria and are ready to mobilize their army, again, if need be. Fight HST spokesperson Bill Tieleman says his fear is the government might slip in changes to the PST by tabling a bill on the tax at the last minute. He said "The referendum was very … [Read more...]
