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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Vince Ready appointed to help end Cowichan transit strike (Times Colonist)

Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been appointed by the provincial government to help end a transit strike in the Cowichan Valley that’s now in its eighth month. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced the appointment on Friday, saying the strike has gone on “far too long” and has been “deeply disruptive” to people living in the Cowichan Valley who rely on transit. If a settlement is not reached between the parties within 10 days, Ready will submit recommendations to the minister and the parties ... CLICK HERE for the full story 
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The TYEE: What to Do with WorkSafeBC’s Giant Pot of Money?

B.C.’s Workers’ Compensation Board has a conundrum most would envy: what do you do with $2.7 billion? For now, the province’s Ministry of Labour says: Nothing. Over the past 10 years, WorkSafeBC has built up a massive surplus thanks to investments and steady premium payments from businesses ... CLICK HERE for the full story
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