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Stephen Harper's gift to the environmental movement

Stephen Harper's gift to the environmental movement

Prime Minister Stephen Harper may not realize it, but his government's decision to conditionally approve the Northern Gateway pipeline may be a huge gift to the very folks who are leading the charge against the pipeline ever being built.
Enbridge pipeline still faces hurdles in B.C.

Enbridge pipeline still faces hurdles in B.C.

On Tuesday, one of the worst-kept secrets in politics was announced with the federal government's approval of Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline.
Teachers are fighting for B.C.'s children

Teachers are fighting for B.C.'s children

Dear Editor: I am a proud teacher that is happy to have the support of all those citizens who have taken the time to be informed about the issues of our dispute.
Why the National Energy Board must say no

Why the National Energy Board must say no

Expanded pipeline would fly in the face of everything Burnaby has done to create a greener urban future
Simple math for B.C.'s teachers

Simple math for B.C.'s teachers

Whatever the final government deal is with the B.C. Teachers' Federation (BCTF), and whenever it's settled, the BCTF must quit opposing economic growth if it ever hopes to accomplish its long-term salary and class size goals.
B.C.'s teachers deserve better

B.C.'s teachers deserve better

Dear Editor: I support the teachers in this province, they have a great responsibility to teach the students in their classrooms, and they do an exceptional job doing that.
Corrigan must learn to play nice with others

Corrigan must learn to play nice with others

Dear Editor: When I read this morning that 20 of Greater Vancouver's 21 mayors had agreed on a new comprehensive transportation plan I knew without reading the story that it would be Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan who was opposed.
Province isn't trying very hard with teachers

Province isn't trying very hard with teachers

Dear Editor: It's hard to be hopeful that the June 10 mandate given to education minister Peter Fassbender by premier Christy Clark is meant to produce a less dysfunctional relationship with the province's teachers.
Students' needs are not being met

Students' needs are not being met

Dear Editor: I have worked as a teacher for 33 years in the public school system in British Columbia, the past 12 of which have been as a secondary counsellor.
Drop the expectations and sign a contract already

Drop the expectations and sign a contract already

Writing an editorial during collective bargaining is akin to washing your car - a settlement (rain) is sure to happen as soon as this goes to press. But that would be a good thing, so let's cut to the chase.