VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) says it has reached a new tentative agreement with the union representing workers at its Highland Valley Copper operation in B.C..The company says the deal with the United Steelworkers covers roughly 1,050 employees at the mine.The union had served strike notice on the company that would have allowed a … [Read more...]
Teck gets strike notice at Highland Valley
September 29, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Limited (Teck: TSX) said Thursday that it has received a strike notice for its Highland Valley Copper Operations from the United Steelworkers of America Local 7619.The notice entitles the union to begin strike action on Oct. 2 at the earliest.The company said negotiations are continuing and the current agreement expires … [Read more...]
NBC Plans “Valley of the Dolls” TV Series
September 26, 2011 by
Forty five years on and still one of the biggest selling books in history, Jacqueline Susann’s dishy classic "Valley of the Dolls" is being turned into a TV series for NBC by "Precious" director Lee Daniels, Fox TV and Chernin Entertainment says Deadline. The book spans two decades and covers the career highs and ultimate self-destruction of three … [Read more...]
09/18/2011 – EAT! Fraser Valley Food + Cooking Festival
September 18, 2011 by
Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three day public extravaganza at the Tradex Exhibition Centre. EAT! Fraser Valley encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes … [Read more...]
09/17/2011 – EAT! Fraser Valley Food + Cooking Festival
September 16, 2011 by
Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three day public extravaganza at the Tradex Exhibition Centre. EAT! Fraser Valley encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes … [Read more...]
09/16/2011 – EAT! Fraser Valley Food + Cooking Festival
September 14, 2011 by
Please visit our website for full details. www.eat-fraservalley.comEnjoy some of the best wines, beers and spirits from British Columbia and around the world, offered for tasting by the vintners and producers themselves. Sample, compare and ask questions directly from those who know.Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and … [Read more...]
Silicon Valley meets Vancouver at startup conference
August 5, 2011 by
Delegates from some of the biggest players in Silicon Valley – including Facebook Inc., Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. – will land in Vancouver soon to size up 15 Canadian tech startups ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
