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B.C. government grappling with multiple labour disputes by public-sector unions

B.C. government grappling with multiple labour disputes by public-sector unions

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government faces a "difficult balancing act" in dealing with labour strife among public-sector unions representing bus drivers in Metro Vancouver, teachers around the province, support staff on Vancouver Island
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New Statistics Canada study suggests decline in citizenship rate tied to income

New Statistics Canada study suggests decline in citizenship rate tied to income

OTTAWA — Fewer newcomers from disadvantaged groups became Canadian citizens during a 10-year period that coincided with the previous Conservative government's changes to the citizenship program, new Statistics Canada research shows.
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Privacy of 28 million Canadians breached in past year

Privacy of 28 million Canadians breached in past year

Watchdog says it has seen number of data breach reports 'skyrocket'
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Supreme Court orders SLRD to reinstate permit for medical marijuana farm

Supreme Court orders SLRD to reinstate permit for medical marijuana farm

Court rules board unlawfully revoked building permit
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More Canadians would like to snuff out vaping, survey finds

More Canadians would like to snuff out vaping, survey finds

Plenty of things have happened since we last took a look at Canadian attitudes towards e-cigarettes.
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Teacher suspended for inappropriate messaging to student

Teacher suspended for inappropriate messaging to student

Teacher divulged personal information, sent drunken messages
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Whistler RCMP warn hikers after people were spotted standing on thin ice at Joffre Lakes this weekend

Whistler RCMP warn hikers after people were spotted standing on thin ice at Joffre Lakes this weekend

PHOTO VIA INSTAGRAM The Whistler RCMP sent out a notice on Twitter today reminding people it's not worth risking their lives for a selfie.
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It's Koop's call

It's Koop's call

Squamish's Corey Koop reffing at the international level
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B.C. teachers reject mediator's recommendation to settle contract with employer

B.C. teachers reject mediator's recommendation to settle contract with employer

Federation President Teri Mooring said the union remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement and is seeking more dates for talks with the employer.
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B.C. government overhauling real estate regulatory system

B.C. government overhauling real estate regulatory system

In wake of industry's money-laundering investigations, the province's financial services authority will take over real estate regulatory oversight from two current organizations
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