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The power of Zero, [‘Tis better to give than to receive?]

BC Government insists on 0% wage increase for Teachers in contract negotiations.
BC Teachers are allowed to give marks of zero for incomplete assignments, unlike Alberta teachers who have been fired for doing do so.

Vancouver to expand food-scraps/green-waste curb-side pick-up

“First it was back-yard chickens, now food waste composting. It’s La Dolce Vita!”

B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins compares himself to another JC

John Cummins compares criticism of his leadership from fellow Conservative, Ben Besler, to Jesus’ betrayal by Judas.

Recognizing the Dave Barrett Legacy, 40 years later

Returning students can rest easy tonight: Barrett banned corporal punishment in schools, [and created Pharmacare, Agricultural Land Reserve, Province-wide Ambulance Service, Guaranteed Income Program for Seniors.]

Cummins is Goins?

B.C. Conservative leader, John Cummins faces leadership review.

ABCs: D-

Abbott, B.C Education Minister, vows to make reading a top priority; appoints Dockendorf “Superintendent of Reading”, but fails to mention specifics or consult teachers.

Downward Mobility?

Hell’s Angels intend to relocate from White Rock to Surrey.
[White Rock, Black Angels]