BCTF President Jim Iker: Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said many times: “Let the courts decide.” And we agree entirely with that approach. But, in reality, what they are insisting upon at the table would undo any future court decision. Does the government really expect that teachers would bargain away everything the BC Supreme Court […]

Peter Fassbender – Minister of Education “It is wrong and misguided for the BCTF leadership to expect a bigger compensation package than all other public-sector workers simply because they are willing to shut down schools. “Their demands would plunge B.C. into deficit. No mediator can bridge that kind of gap. “There is also a big […]

Vince Ready has left talks between the B.C. teachers’ union and the provincial government in Richmond saying the sides are too far apart to come to a resolution anytime soon. The veteran mediator had been working as a facilitator since Thursday — when talks resumed after a summer of stalled negotiations. He now says there is nothing for him […]

Oliver Fire Department called after midnight and found a vehicle engulfed in flames. No driver. Not much left of the vehicle after the fire. Police investigating with a license plate. Thanks to Peggy Cumberbatch for allowing ODN to use her photograph. Press image for larger.

Coquihalla Bus Accident Interior Health continues to provide treatment for individuals injured in the August 28th tour bus accident on the Coquihalla Highway. At this time, of the 43 patients originally transported to Interior Health hospitals, 22 remain in hospital. Of these, eight are at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, and 14 at Kelowna General […]

You’re right – On Peanut Pond

More fencing, more trailers – maybe some action next week.