New Westminster launches “City Watch”

NEW WESTMINSTER—The Royal City has become the latest B.C. community to adopt “City Watch”, launching CUPE BC’s successful crime-fighting program this morning with a brief ceremony at City Hall. Jeannie Ziraldo, Human Resources manager for the City of New Westminster, opened the event by noting that the majority of the City’s employees, members of CUPE […]

National Aboriginal Day: June 21

Celebrate June 18 – 21 at Oppenheimer Park (440 Powell Street). Kids Day, Storytelling, Pow Wow, Cultural and Contemporary Performances, Feast each day! Performances by M’Girl, Arlette Alcock, Indian Time Drum Group & more! PLUS: ‘Letting Go Ceremony’ • DTE Smudge Ceremony • Mini Pow Wow Coast Salish welcome: Sam George • Ceremonial Drum: Buffalo […]

Unions table proposals to address health science professional shortages

BURNABY—The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association tabled proposals today at the bargaining table aimed at protecting and improving quality public health care in hospitals and communities across the province. Two key proposals address continued problems health authorities have in recruiting and keeping the health science professionals critical to the modern health care team. “Our health […]