Monthly Archives: August 2006

Who Really Owns JH Boyd?

Posted on August 10, 2006 by admin

In the School District #79 Facilities Plan that was completed in 2004 there is an interesting statement about our public schools. It reads, “Facilities are just the places where education happens”. If that were true then the strong feelings about … Continue reading →

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Profits Before People

Posted on August 8, 2006 by admin

The eighty tellers, insurance agents, greeters and counter staff from the four unionised branches of the Island Savings Credit Union/Island Savings Insurance (ISCU) have been on the picket line since July 12th when their employers broke off negotiations. On July … Continue reading →

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