Record number of CUPE members seeking election to local government

BURNABY—With local election day—November 19—fast approaching, we’re going to feature one CUPE member seeking election every day for the balance of the campaign. First up is Janet Chalmers, from CUPE Local 593. Janet is running for the office of Councilor for the City of Mission. Janet has been a school secretary with the Mission School […]

Residents concerned about the ‘private’ in P3

ABBOTSFORD—City of Abbotsford residents have serious concerns about the Stave Lake P3 deal. That’s the message from the latest Angus Reid poll on the scheme.  Two-thirds of respondents in the City ordered poll are concerned about the “role of private businesses” (68 per cent) and the “secretive process” (67 per cent) in this P3 deal. […]