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A word from the teachers union
Bargaining Obstacle: E80 Despite his renown as a mediator who can get two sides to compromise, Mediator Vince Ready recently booked out of exploratory talks with representatives of government and teachers, saying that the situation was an “impasse.” So why are negotiations still stuck? One of the biggest sticking points is the E80 clause the […]
Lockout lifted says government
With lockout lifted, Minister asks BCTF to suspend strike VICTORIA – Minister of Education Peter Fassbender has issued the following statement: “On Aug. 27, 2014, I met with the lead negotiators for the BCTF and BCPSEA and asked them to suspend any strike and lockout activities if the parties entered mediation so students could start […]
RDOS briefs
A counter petition process (AAP) in Skaha/Ok Falls has failed to get a negative response from voters so no referendum will be necessary for an improved transit system. Regional Area Director Tom Siddon says that electors ( 13 of them ) voiced opposition to a $60 thousand plan for daily scheduled service – OK Falls, […]
Vassilaki throws hat in the ring – to seek post as Mayor
Penticton Councillor John Vassilaki spoke at a news conference today and says he plans to run for mayor in the November 15th election. “I want to put my experience as a 12 year councillor, a businessman of 50 years and a leader who is not afraid to speak out on your behalf to be your […]
Seeking work at the new correctional facility?
Orientation sessions: •Oct. 6, 2014: Osoyoos Indian Band Resource Building, Osoyoos, 6-8 p.m. •Oct. 7, 2014: Osoyoos Secondary, Osoyoos, 6-8 p.m. •Oct. 8, 2014: Parks and Recreation Centre, Oliver, 6-8 p.m. •Oct. 9, 2014: Days Inn, Penticton, 6-8 p.m. Readiness sessions: •Oct. 14-17, 2014: Osoyoos Indian Band Community Hall, Osoyoos, 6-9:15 p.m. •Oct. 18-19, 2014: […]
Cash reserves low for Campbell Mtn. garbage dump replacement
Regional District Directors will hear a 90 minute report this morning on how the lack of funding may impact the future of Campbell Mtn. landfill: Contribution to Reserves For the last three years the Campbell Mountain Landfill has NOT taken in enough revenue to fund operations and contributions to reserves. As such, full contributions to […]
Government response on domestic violence
VICTORIA – Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux and Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, have issued the following statement regarding B.C.’s response to the issue of domestic violence: “Seven years ago, a terrible tragedy in Oak Bay shattered the silence that too often surrounds the issue of domestic violence. While the […]