Teachers likely won’t be allowed to strike again
By Kelsey Verboom
Pioneer Staff
More than a week after Columbia Valley teachers joined their B.C. counterparts in a province-wide three-day strike, they will likely be ordered to end job action, preventing future strikes.
As of press time, B.C.’s Liberal house leader Rich Coleman had announced that the government will speed up debate about Bill 22 in the legislature, likely passing it by Thursday, March 15th.
Bill 22 is the controversial legislation that will prevent teachers from striking or conducting lockouts, and will appoint a mediator who will have until August to reach an …
Cheers
to those who actively protest for the deer instead of Facebook-attacking people.
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to the teachers for expecting to strike and receive payment hikes when the rest of the country is lucky to have a job. Have they not noticed the layoffs and shutdowns going on in this province? Who gets a raise these days?
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to Staff Sgt. Marko for coming to our concert in his red serge. Excellent P.R. for Canada, the RCMP, and the DTSS Band. It was a special treat for our American guests. ~ Greg C.
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2012, March 16 – Read Online
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Read More...Do people really understand the issue?
Dear Editor:
Regarding the ongoing teacher job action, I am wondering how many folks in the Columbia Valley have actually read both what the government has been stating and what the teachers’ union has been saying, and have then sat down and analyzed what the implications of each issue really and truly means.
I know we all read what one or the other says in the papers, and we all listen to the talking heads giving us their own perspective on the good or the bad of either side, but how many …
Jeers
to the gentleman who’s extorting money from me. Please read your emails, as cheques are bouncing and you’re costing me food money.
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to little Wally. It was one year ago on the 18th that you had an encounter in front of your pasture with those unwelcome guests. You survived it, and we’re glad you’re still with us today.~W&J.
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to Dan S. for keeping the local climbing gym full of fresh routes. Even more cheers to Herb W. for tirelessly keeping the gym open for all to enjoy. ~ Fairmont climbers.
Read More...2012, March 16 – Out & About
Toby Theatre
• March 16th – 17th, 7:30 p.m.: The Adventures of Tintin.
• March 29th- 31st, April 2nd – 3rd, 7:30 p.m.: The Vow. For info: www.tobytheatre.com.
Friday, March 16th:
• 2012 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals at Panorama Mountain Village. Slalom race. For info: 250-342-6941 or www.panoramaresort.com.
• 3:30 p.m.: Crystal globe award ceremony for top finishes in slalom race at Panorama Mountain Village.
• 4:30 – 9 p.m.: Free lift-accessed tobogganing on Highway 1 at Panorama Mountain Village. Stop by Guest Services desk to pick up ticket. …
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A Breast Friend’s Bash cheers to the front staff at the Black Forest Restaurant. Not only did they provide excellent customer service at the event on Saturday evening, they also donated all their tips to A Clear View campaign. Such class!
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A huge thanks to Chris Evans for his dedication as President of Columbia Valley Arts for the past five years. Also, thank you to Charlene for being such an enthusiastic sidekick. Your appreciative members.
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to Kai Matsalla for being such a good first responder in an emergency. Cheers to Judith and Dr. Mannheimer for providing excellent care. ~ Mr. S.
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Jeers
to the armed car company for continuously taking up a handicap spot while banking.
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to all the local salons that offered hairstyling placements to the College of the Rockies students. Week one starts March 26th. The cooperation between education and community is outstanding!
Read More...Why the deer have to die
Dear Editor:
Why do the deer have to die?
• Because they have become a nuisance due to the irresponsibilities of human actions. From directly feeding them to creating an abundance of easy food sources in town, especially during winter, we have created a close-to-perfect habitat for them. They just use it.
• Because the growing deer population has been ignored for too many years.
• Because at no point have non-harmful corrective actions been put in place to deal with the growing problem. Neither relocation nor any other non-harmful actions have ever been …