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Teachers vote 89% for strike option

BCTF president Jim iker says no immediate disruptions to schools, Education Minister Peter Fassbender wants union to reveal demands

Mar 7, 2014 3:00 PM Read more >

Mill fire families demand justice

Widows, injured workers and relatives back NDP call for an independent inquiry into two explosions of dry dust in northern sawmills

Mar 7, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Teachers vote on three-step strike plan

Phase one is restricting work hours and refusing supervision, phase two is rotating strikes in different districts

Mar 6, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Poll finds little B.C. appetite for GM foods

Most surveyed would ban food from genetically modified crops

Mar 4, 2014 9:00 AM Read more >

Carbon offset cash to go back to hospitals, colleges

The B.C. government is continuing to remake its unpopular "carbon neutral government" program

Mar 4, 2014 7:00 AM Read more >

Appeal court upholds roadside suspensions

Steep fines and vehicle seizures within province's rights, Attorney General says it reinforces road safety efforts

Mar 3, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C.'s new container recycling system starts to take shape

Multi-Material B.C. picks processors to handle blue box recyclables

Feb 27, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

Langford staff shines bright in Pink Shirts

City of Langford staff were sporting shirts in the office and out in the community today to support anti-bully day, Feb. 26.

Feb 26, 2014 5:00 PM Read more >

Appeal court stays order to reorganize schools

Education minister says there will be a "stable environment" for schools next fall while the court battle with teachers drags on

Feb 26, 2014 12:00 PM Read more >

Teachers to take strike vote next week

Provincial wage offer too low, class size and support limits still not on table, BCTF's Jim Iker says

Feb 25, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >