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Deal was there the whole time

Deal was there the whole time

A deal that provided significant classroom improvements but didn't break the proverbial bank simply didn't exist - or at least that's what we were led to believe during the prolonged labour strife between B.C.
Teachers' strike based on principles

Teachers' strike based on principles

Editor: Re: Union leader should set example, letter to the editor, Sept. 12, and Settlement is inevitable, so let's not waste more time, Community Comment, Sept.
Expired permit results in costly trip across the border

Expired permit results in costly trip across the border

Editor: A senior Ladner woman found out to her horror that the handicap permit she had put on her car windshield when accompanying a friend on a short shopping trip to a Costco across the border was expired when a letter arrived from a traffic court
MLA off the mark on binding arbitration

MLA off the mark on binding arbitration

Editor: Re: Broken system is holding students in B.C. hostage, MLA's Report, Sept. 10 Normally, I agree with MLA Vicki Huntington on everything, but in this case I disagree with her in the strongest terms. Here's why: B.C.
When a Japanese film crew knocks on door, let them in

When a Japanese film crew knocks on door, let them in

There are a few things I've come to expect at my door from time to time. These include census takers, Girl Guides and kindly neighbours reminding me when I haven't closed the garage door.
Kids get too much of a good thing

Kids get too much of a good thing

The old adage about too much of a good thing had definitely taken hold so an end to the teachers' strike is most certainly welcomed.
Federal ministers urged to take high road in battle against Pt. Roberts radio towers

Federal ministers urged to take high road in battle against Pt. Roberts radio towers

Editor: Tsawwassenites are encouraged to attend the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers town hall meeting tonight at 7 p.m.
Teachers stand with pride in support of education

Teachers stand with pride in support of education

Editor: To critics of our teachers' current job action, please consider the following: The provincial government's efforts at rapid deficit reduction with insufficient regard for buffering the social consequences is one of the root causes of the curr
Boosters provide funding for SDSS football team

Boosters provide funding for SDSS football team

Editor: Re: Sun Devils cruise to Delta Challenge Cup win, Sept.
Settlement is inevitable, so let's not waste more time

Settlement is inevitable, so let's not waste more time

The labour strife between the provincial government and public school teachers is like no other.