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Federal Liberal candidate makes stop in Greater Trail

Federal Liberal candidate makes stop in Greater Trail

"I want to hear from the people and what their concerns are and that is exactly what they have been doing." - Connie Denesiuk
Local PAC backs teachers

Local PAC backs teachers

“It seems to me that the teachers' union has been making concessions from the get-go and the government has made none." - Erica Charette
Updated: BCTF rejects premier's call to suspend school strike

Updated: BCTF rejects premier's call to suspend school strike

Christy Clark insists union's demands remain too high, urges pause in picketing to allow schools to open (WITH VIDEO)
Arbitration unlikely path to end teachers strike

Arbitration unlikely path to end teachers strike

Too risky for government as negotiators take different tacks on legal battle overhanging labour dispute

Construction begins on Rossland Avenue this week

“This is a significant job and could take several months.But hopefully it’ll be minimal in terms of impact.” - David Perehudoff

Support cheques coming only after settlement reached

Temporary Education Support for Parents (TESP) cheques won't be issued until after the current labour dispute ends.
Teachers strike at 'impasse' after talks fail

Teachers strike at 'impasse' after talks fail

Parents told to brace for long shutdown of schools as strike blocks start of classes
Small grass fire highlights existing fire danger

Small grass fire highlights existing fire danger

Fire crews responded to calls of a grass fire Wednesday at Miral Heights and made quick work of putting out the flames.
School in B.C. will not begin on time: negotiator

School in B.C. will not begin on time: negotiator

Mediator walks away, ending hopes teachers' strike will end before school starts
B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores

B.C. eyes looser liquor penalties for bars, stores

Industry seeks more flexible system for punishment as province takes next step in liquor regulation reform