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BCCLA condemns unlucky B.C. Government Bill 13 |
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Written by Editor
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:56 |
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Vancouver, B.C. – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association today condemned the BC government’s Bill 13 proposals to allow Richmond, Whistler and Vancouver to enter residences and other private property with only 24 hours notice to remove or cover up signs during the Olympic period.
The amendments to the Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act (No. 3) introduced in the legislature apply only to the three Olympic cities over February and March 2010. Another amendment changes the Vancouver Charter to permit fines for sign and bylaw violations of up to $10,000 per day and imprisonment for up to 6 months. Previously, people had 14 days to comply with the bylaw, and fines were $2,000 per day.
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Written by A.J. Mittendor, CNC Faculty
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:55 |
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There is something special to be said for kindergarten teachers. They are a rare and wonderful type of person. Mind you, it takes a special person to teach any age group, even college, but compared with a good kindergarten teacher, everyone else is just putting in a day’s work. Kindergarten teachers have a special ability of balancing discipline and affection. They can make a little boy feel he can accomplish anything if he just gives it some effort, and can make him feel distinctly dungish when he pulls the pony tails of the little girl next to him. (Cough.)
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Written by Gilly Sinlow, “Popped Culture”
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:52 |
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I just weighed myself and my Wii Fit has "politely" told me that I am obese. Rude, right? Frankly, I am not obese.
Yet I am affected. I have been told I am fat and I feel a little disappointed. I want to lose ten pounds. I want to be skinny. I want to feel attractive and wear that designer, hundred dollar coats. Yet I want equality; I want to be treated with respect and dignity. I want to feel safe and that I am a person like everyone else.
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Second annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil honours missing or murdered First Nations women |
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Written by Tyler Clarke, Cutbanks
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009 09:54 |
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A large group of mournful but optimistic people gathered in front of the Prince George Courthouse during the afternoon of October 4 as part of the second annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil, honouring the over 500 known cases of missing or murdered First Nations women across Canada, some of whom from the Prince George area.
"I’ve lived my life in Prince George and I’m humbled to be a part of this today," emcee Christina Draegen said, introducing the afternoon’s events to a crowd that surpassed organizers’ expectations. "It’s a day to be humble and to be together and show each other support… We have a chance to speak up together in honouring our missing aboriginal women."
According to the Native Women’s Association of Canada, as of March 2009 there have been 520 cases of missing or murdered First Nations women and girls entered into their database.
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Liberals Wrong on CÉGEP Tuition Fees |
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Written by Editor
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Thursday, 08 October 2009 09:29 |
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Ottawa—Students are calling on the Liberal Party of Québec to reconsider a resolution to implement tuition fees for CEGEP students, adopted at a meeting this past weekend.
"Balancing the budget on the back of students is extremely short-sighted," said Katherine Giroux-Bougard, National Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students. "At a time when seventy percent of new jobs require at least two years of post-secondary education, the Liberal Party of Quebec should be looking to increase enrolment, not reduce it"
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