Legion in Chetwynd struggles to stay open amid dwindling support
The Royal Canadian Legion branch 258 in Chetwynd faced closure on March 1 due to insufficient executive members. BC Yukon legion command executive director Inga Kruse urged community aid to train a new leadership and ensure proper operation, while president Karen Buckley cited burnout and staffing gaps. Local members voiced concerns about not being informed and called for greater community involvement to sustain the branch.
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Dawson Creek boards caught in middle of BC education talks
In Dawson Creek District 59 board chair Richard Powell warned they are caught between the BC Teachers Federation and BC Public Service Employers Association amid bargaining. Lorraine MacKay of Peace River South Teachers Association rebutted Education Minister Fassbender on the government appeal of a court ruling on class sizes and composition. MacKay argued government data ignores district costs, as Powell stressed focus on student needs and ongoing education initiatives despite labour tensions.
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Richard Powell
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Peace River South Teachers Association
Lorraine MacKay
Peter Fassbender
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Northern Lights College warns union of significant changes
Northern Lights College in Fort St. John warns the BCGEU union that significant changes are planned to balance the 2014-15 budget. The province cuts 51 million dollars in advanced education funding over three years will force potential layoffs program cuts and higher student fees across seven campuses including Chetwynd Atlin Dawson Creek Dease Lake Fort Nelson Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Details remain undecided as budget deliberations continue with union meetings ongoing.
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Dease Lake
Fort Nelson
Fort St. John
Tumbler Ridge
Brad Lyon
NLC
British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union
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