UPDATE2: Talks continue in wake of 100 per cent city strike mandate

Bargaining continues between the city and its unionized workers, CAW 2300. The existing collective agreement expired at midnight on December 31. In two meetings with the membership on December 30 the union held a strike vote where the union voted 100 per cent in favour in what CAW 2301 business agent Gord... more

Rockies coach the best in BC

“Definitely the best year, ever.” That’s what newly crowned BC Coach of the Year had to say about last summer’s softball season. Ken McCarthy was given the honour at the recent Softball BC AGM for what his plaque describes as outstanding achievement. “That’s... more

• Futsal girls chasing gold
• River Kings down Demons
• Haisla so close in Nisga’a showdown

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COMING EVENTS

Beginning Wednesday, January 14 Tamitik Status of Women invites you to join other women on a path of healing and self discovery. Using the work of Charlotte Kasl Davis: 16 Steps – Many Roads One Journey. Group is designed to help... more > more

ONLY ONLINE: The Cuban Revolution 50 years on

By Gwynne Dyer I have learned one thing from my various visits to Cuba over the years, and that is not to predict the demise of the regime. I did that sometimes in the past, if only to offer a... more

• I resolve...
• Six months in Finance is a long time
• One last look at 2008

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“Coalition” parties quick to change their tune

Dear sir, For several years now, the “coalition” parties have been calling for a slowing of development, less industry, less consumption of manufactured goods, all in the name of “saving the environment”. Based on faulty science and propelled by hype, the... more

• Leave it to the pros
• Freeze fuels tax burn

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