Strike definitively over, teachers vote overwhelmingly in favour of deal
B.C. teachers, tonight, voted 86 per cent in favour of ratifying. As many as 31,741 BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) members cast ballots. Students and teachers will be back in school Monday. Education Minister Peter Fassbender released the following statement today: “On behalf of government, I want to thank and congratulate B.C. teachers for voting in […]
Issues arise with after-school care at Robson Community School
Although back-to-school schedules have not yet been confirmed, logistical difficulties are already arising, in this case regarding after-school care for Robson Community School students. Resident/parent Mark Jennings penned the following email to local school board trustees and media this morning: "Dear Castlegar/Robson...
SD20 schools to be back in session Monday
Dear parents and guardians: Thank you for your patience while we solidified our plans for the reopening of schools for students. These plans are based on an assumption that both the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) ratify the tentative agreement reached earlier this...
Annual Mir Centre for Peace Series Takes On Important Issues
Bringing important peace and social justice issues to the forefront in the region, the Selkirk College Mir Centre for Peace has embarked on a new season of lectures and peace cafés. Since 2007, the Mir Lecture Series and Mir Peace Cafés have brought a diverse selection of local and international speakers to the West...
BCTF and BC gov reach tentative deal
Updated A tentative deal has been reached between the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). The announcement came in at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning; the BC Teachers’ Federation will vote Thursday on whether or not to ratify the contract. “This is wonderful news for the students, teachers, administrators, support staff, trustees and parents in […]
UPDATED: Tentative deal reached in BC public teachers' strike confirms mediator Vince Ready
L.V. Rogers High School students can put a hold on a proposed "sit-in" to protest the BC public teachers' strike after mediator Vince Ready confirmed Tuesday morning a tentative deal has been reached in the months-long labour dispute. News sources in Vancouver said the breakthrough in bargaing between the two sides locked in...
UPDATED: Bargaining happening in BC Teachers' Labour Dispute
It has been said: No News is Good News. If this is the case then nothing coming out of the labour dispute negotiations between the BC Teachers' Federation and the B.C. Public Employers' Association is, in fact, good news. Media reports said the two sides in the dispute bargained all day Saturday until just past midnight...
LETTER: MLA should remember she represents constituency not Liberal party in Victoria
An open letter to Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larsen Ms. Larson, I am disappointed that I have not received any reply from you to the email I sent last week regarding the dispute between the BC Government and the BCTF. While it is true that I expressed a viewpoint which conflicts with that of the BC Liberal Party, I had ...
Selkirk instructors honoured
Four Selkirk College instructors have been recognized for their professional excellence in the classroom and the college community. Each year, Selkirk’s Standing Committee on Professional Excellence (SCOPE) honours staff members who stand out. Nominated by students and peers, the SCOPE Awards are handed out for exceptional ...
LETTER: Strike is 'nefarious' and 'manufactured' and should frighten parents
Letter to the Editor: The continuing battle between the BCTF and the Provincial Ministry of Education should be of grave concern to families across B.C., and should be incredibly frightening to parents and caregivers in the Boundary and West Kootenay Region. Most conversations are about laying blame: “It’s the teacher’s fault”;...
