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Clint Johnson of the BCTF comes on to share his thoughts as we head into a new school year. It was a DEADLY summer on BC roads. What's caused this rise in driving fatalities? A maximum-security jail guard was charged with smuggling drugs for inmates! How do we get this contraband epidemic under control? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of Jewish teachers in BC says it has filed a complaint with the province's human rights tribunal over alleged antisemitism with the BC Teachers' Federation. Longtime NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bruce Ralston is calling it a day.  Prime Minister Trudeau is missing this year's Calgary Stampede. What does Trudeau's future as the leader of the Liberals look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iconic Kits Pool shuts down for summer 2024; time to move to the 'burbs? GUEST: Tom Digby, Green Party Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Vancouver Bandits update GUEST: Kyle Julius, General Manager and Head Coach for the Vancouver Bandits Border blues - why is human smuggling soaring from B.C into the U.S? GUEST: Len Saunders, Blaine Immigration Lawyer How could the Conservatives attempt to change SOGI education in schools? GUEST: Gavin Somers, Education Director for Out On Screen Why is the BCTF not recognizing the Holocaust and Antisemitism Educators Association? GUEST: Nico Slobinsky, Vice President of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs [CIJA] Tokyo government set to launch dating app to address low birthrates GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC social studies curriculum includes historical atrocities such the colonization of North America, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan genocide, but there is no mention of the Nakba. The Nakba was the violent dispossession and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from historic Palestine that led to the creation of the state of Israel. Now, parents and teachers in BC have launched a campaign to include the Nakba in the BC curriculum. We speak with Tamara Herman, a Vancouver parent and member of Independent Jewish Voices and KZ, a Palestinian educator involved in elementary education.

Why would a teacher's pension fund be invested in fossil fuel holdings? Your guess is as good as mine and as Kim Benson and Jillian Maguire explain, there are surprisingly many teachers who don't know what their pensions are being invested in. The two women founded BCTF Divest Now to petition against their pensions being invested in unsustainable ways that they have no control over and to raise awareness amongst teachers. Every public school teacher in British Columbia, Canada gives a mandatory percentage of at least 11 % of every pay check to the B.C. teachers pension plan. These funds are managed by BCI (British Columbia Investments Corporation) and are highly invested in fossil fuel giants as well as other unsustainable companies. Kim and Jillian talk about why they started the campaign, how they are working towards spreading awareness on this issue and how they are working towards getting their pension funds and those of thousands of other teachers, divested. These goals are not always easy to reach because although there might be strong support from other likeminded colleagues, corporations, governments and executives more often than not, still go against the will of the people who actually should have the say! We hope this can serve as a motivator or inspirational push to look at where your money flows and who manages it for you in ways you might not agree with. Money is the result of energy we put into something and we all deserve to know what we are putting our energy into! Strength and gratitude to all those who are standing up and working with integrity against the status quo of investing in environmental breakdown and exploitation of all kinds

The appellant, Glen Hansman, is a man and teacher, and at the time of the events in question, he was also the President of the British Columbia Teacher's Federation (“BCTF”). The respondent, Barry Neufeld, is an elected public school board trustee in the Chilliwack School District in B.C. The B.C. Minister of Education, after consultations with stakeholders, published age-appropriate tools and resources for teachers of children from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with the goal of promoting inclusive environments, policies and procedures in schools regarding sexual orientation and gender identity (“SOGI 123”). Mr. Neufeld posted negative comments and criticisms about the implementation of SOGI 123 materials on his Facebook page. His comments attracted significant criticism and media attention. In his capacity as President of the BCTF, Mr. Hansman was interviewed about Mr. Neufeld's post. Mr. Neufeld alleged that Mr. Hansman defamed him in that interview and in subsequent statements that were broadcast and published in the press and online. Public debate on SOGI 123 materials continued for over a year. Mr. Neufeld filed a defamation lawsuit against Mr. Hansman. Mr. Hansman applied to have Mr. Neufeld's action dismissed under s. 4 of the Protection of Public Participation Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 3 (“PPPA”), commonly known as anti-“SLAAP” legislation which allows for the possibility of early dismissal of “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation”. The application judge granted Mr. Hansman's application for dismissal of Mr. Neufeld's defamation action, finding that Mr. Hansman had established the necessary grounds for a dismissal under the PPPA and concluding that the public interest in allowing debate over this issue outweighed the public interest in allowing Mr. Neufeld to continue his defamation proceeding against Mr. Hansman. The Court of Appeal unanimously allowed Mr. Neufeld's appeal, holding that the application judge made several errors, and allowed Mr. Neufeld's defamation action against Mr. Hansman to go forward. Argued Date 2022-10-11 Keywords Torts - Libel and slander - Torts — Libel and slander — Anti-SLAPP legislation — Appellant applying to summarily dismiss respondent's defamation action in relation to appellant's public statements that were published and broadcast — Did the Court of Appeal err in overturning the chambers judge's dismissal of the action on the basis of the fair comment defence? — Did the Court of Appeal err in overturning the chambers judge's conclusion that the public interest in continuing the proceeding did not outweigh the public interest in protecting the defendant's expression? — Protection of Public Participation Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 3, s. 4. Notes (British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave) Disclaimers This podcast is created as a public service to promote public access and awareness of the workings of Canada's highest court. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court. The original version of this hearing may be found on the Supreme Court of Canada's website. The above case summary was prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch).

00:00 - Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed Wednesday the capture of Myles Sanderson, a suspect in one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Guest: Nathaniel Dove, Global News Reporter. 05:48 - Volunteers and scientists are just about finished collecting water samples as part of their six-day "bio blitz" in Vancouver's False Creek. Guest: Kate Henderson, Researcher for BioBlitz 13:06 - The B.C. government is boosting the next Climate Action Tax Credit payment and B.C. child opportunity benefit, and capping rent increases next year in an attempt to address the soaring cost of living. Guest: Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance 21:03 - Is the new BeReal app just a fad? Or will it take off like so many other new apps that get people talking. Guest: Molly Roberts, Technology writer, Washington Post. 28:36 - As B.C. students head back to class across the province, the union representing their teachers is sounding the alarm on what it says is a critical staffing shortage. Guest: Clint Johnston, BCTF president.

Chapter 1: Today marks one year since the Taliban recaptured Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. By the end of August 2021, the last U.S. troops had left the country. Guest: Aurel Braun, Professor of international relations and political science at the University of Toronto Chapter 2: British Columbia Premier John Horgan has called a byelection for the Surrey South electoral district. Guest:  Dr. Hamish Telford - Associate Professor of Political Science, University of the Fraser Valley. Chapter 3: Despite an ongoing teacher shortage, new teacher graduates are still facing hurdles to get into classrooms. Guest: Clint Johnston, President, BCTF. Chapter 4: Paramedic wait times in small communities are having dire effects on members of the community. Guest: Barbara Roden, Mayor of the Village of Ashcroft. Chapter 5: We now know what initial job action the BC General Employees' Union will be taking when it enters legal strike position Guest: Stephanie Smith, President of the BCGEU. Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith look at vaccination numbers among healthcare workers During yesterday's press conference, Dr. Bonnie Henry reiterated the importance of getting the 3rd dose of the COVID vaccine. The BCTF took out ads saying that they think teachers should be paid more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: What you need to know about the NDP/Liberal deal Exclusive first interview with the newly elected BCTF President How Canadians are feeling about COVID What BC's learned about coalitions. BC Youth in Care extends the age out limit to 21 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: Talking all things school with BCTF president Teri Mooring! Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the US Capitol riots Getting an update on the situation in Lytton, BC Man randomly attacked at bus stop shares his story Importance of your mental health

RUOK with Drones?  What makes a hockey jersey special? Graphic designer Charlie Davidow shares the secrets to making a timeless hockey sweater and names some of the best of all time. BC is the latest province to delay the start of the school year. BCTF president Terri Moran shares how this will impact Teachers. Is this the right move, and what more is needed to curb covid19 in schools in 2022?  HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: BCTF calling for delayed return to classrooms Doctor shares her thoughts on back-to-school A&W conducts successful pilot program at UBC Checking in on BC road conditions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Katrina talk with David Chudnovsky, former MLA and President of the BCTF, who is now an advocate for former residents of the Little Mountain community. They discuss the history of the site, the terrible deal struck by the BC Liberals, and what happens next in the redevelopment. 

ch. 1: How much time do certain foods shave from or add to your life?If someone told you - hey don't eat that, it will take time off your life - would you actually stop eating it? There is a fascinating new study in the journal Nature Food that we're going to talk about today that looks at food, not in terms of calories, but in how that food impacts your life.Guest: Olivier Jolliet, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at University of Michigan ch. 2: View from Victoria with Vaughn PalmerNot the end of summer scenario that provincial authorities anticipated.Premier John Horgan was “excited” by phase 3 restart, Dr. Bonnie Henry opposed vaccine passports.Some businesses proclaiming they won't enforce, pandering to noisy anti-vax, anti-masking minority. But wonder about their business plan: public overwhelmingly supports requirements. ch. 3: What the province needs to do going forward about fire seasonsThe fire season for 2021 is going to go into the books as a bad one on par with years like 2017 and 2018. In terms of acres burned, sounds like this year will come in third - behind those two record breaking years. The season started early and raged all summer, with stories of ash raining from the sky and dark orange skies in the daytime. As of this morning there are still 233 wildfires burning across the province. Guest: Lori Daniels, Professor of Forestry at UBC ch. 4: How do teachers feel about heading back to schoolThere was a small glimmer of hope last year that schools would be back to normal by September 2021. But as the pandemic continues it's 4th wave the province has set some mask mandates for students and teachers. But is that enough for the teachers federation?Guest: Teri Mooring, President of the BCTF. ch. 5: The Impact of Hurricane Ida on New Orleans and the state of Louisiana Category 4 hurricane Ida hit Louisiana yesterday and has left much of the state flooded. Powerful winds have ripped the roofs off houses and over a million homes in New Orleans are without power and might be for weeks.

Are you feeling unmotivated to get things done after a long and chaotic year? We've got some help at hand; Woman accidentally orders more than 200 toasters; Dr. Raj Bhardwaj on the health impacts of sweat; Kamloops residential school survivor; The link between grizzly bear DNA and Indigenous languages; Missing money found and returned at Prince George business; BCTF on back to school concerns; The politics of vaccines; Outrage over how wildfires in B.C. interior have been handled from local residents; Prince George downtown arts move put on hold.

Chapter 1: Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global Washington Correspondent. Chapter 2: As cases continue to rise in BC due to the Delta Variant, the concern of many teachers in BC is that there are not enough safety measures in place for a safe return in September. Guest: Teri Mooring, BCTF president. Chapter 3: With all of the work from home talk we have been having over the past few days, one thing that is missed is that sweet office AC. Guest: Kevin Aquino, BC Hydro Spokesperson. Chapter 4: The Squamish First Nation is launching a probe into a former residential school in North Vancouver. Guest: James Borkowski, Archbishop's Delegate for Operations, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver Chapter 5: More than one million children in Canada are estimated to have below grade-level reading skills. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Horgan's comments Circuit breaker is coming to an end (potentially?) Case numbers are down significantly 12-17 year olds can get vaxxed (BCTF wants it to happen in schools & kids don't need parental consent) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President of the BCTF joins Newsday to react to the news that kids aged 12-17 can now book a vaccine appointment.

B.C. Teachers' Federation president Teri Mooring discusses the number of new COVID cases being detected in the province and the new classroom mask mandate.

Marking five years of the opioid overdose public health emergency; BCTF on returning to spring break as case counts rise and masks in school; Subdivision proposed for Ferguson Lake; Vaccines and allergies; Dream vacations of 2022; New outbreaks in Prince Rupert after vaccine campaign; Should other cities follow Smithers' lead and buy a Portland Loo?

The BC government has announced sweeping new COVID-19 restrictions, including ending indoor dining at restaurants and closing Whistler-Blackcomb. Premier John Horgan also appealed to young people to "not blow this" for the rest of BC. Reaction from UBC math professor and COVID modeler Daniel Coombs, Vancouver Just Recovery Coalition co-chair Matthew Norris, BCTF president Teri Mooring and Alliance of Beverage Licensees of BC executive director Jeff Guignard.

Chapter 1: Liberal government to unveil first budget in 2 years  The federal government will unveil their first budget in two years on April 19.  They’ve been taking a lot of flak from the opposition in Ottawa over not introducing one before now, so let’s talk about what it’s going to entail.  GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Chapter 2: Cruises to Alaska may bypass Vancouver Concerns are growing that cruises to Alaska may simply bypass Vancouver.   This all hinges on a piece of legislation dating back to 1886 that prevents foreign-owned passenger vessels from docking in two American ports without an intermediary stop.  GUEST: Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Chapter 3: Surrey school staff among first to receive AstraZeneca vaccine  Staff at schools in Surrey will be among the first in line for shots of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine when the next shipment arrives.  GUEST: Jordan Tinney, Surrey District superintendent Chapter 4: Federal NDP calls to eliminate for-profit LTC The federal NDP have brought a motion forward in Ottawa to end for-profit long-term care homes - but that’s easier said than done.  The long-term care industry is multifaceted and even non-profit homes have struggled with outbreaks throughout the pandemic.   So is it necessary to close for-profit care homes, and what would that look like?  GUEST: Terry Lake, BC Care Providers CEO Chapter 5: School Liaison Officer vote A busy few days for members of the B-C Teachers Federation - they wrapped up their Annual General Meeting yesterday after working through a packed agenda.  GUEST:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teri Mooring BC Teachers Federation president

On today's show: Meet the MLA running for leadership of the BC Liberal party! Research shows Wexit is gaining traction. Is this for real? Details of a Federal assault rifle buyback program unveiled! BCTF asking parents to withdraw their kids from the FSA NASA has successfully landed a rover on Mars!!!!!!!!!

After police broke up a private party in Vancouver in violation of the province's COVID-19 rules, UBC evolutionary biologist Sally Otto discusses enforcing public health orders. BCTF president Teri Mooring and pediatrician Dr. Srinivas Murthy discuss the implications of new coronavirus variants in BC schools.

Chapter 1: A group of Canadian business leaders and academics have banded together to present a comprehensive approach to Canada’s COVID-19 recovery.  They’re calling it, appropriately, the Canadian Shield.  Guest: Robert Greenhill, Canadian business leader, former deputy minister, McGill University professor. Chapter 2: It’s going to take another week to fully understand the impact of holiday gatherings when it comes to new cases of COVID-19, but new polling shows almost half of Canadians got together with family in the past couple of weeks. Chapter 3: With outbreaks being reported at schools across the lower mainland, what can be done to help?  What does the BCTF think about a 2 week school shutdown? Guest:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President. Chapter 4: Canada is failing to administer our vaccine stock at the same pace as other developed nations, including the US and Israel.  It’s not just a matter of supply, which is a whole other concern we also need to talk about, it’s a matter of how quickly the doses we have are being distributed.  Guest: Andre Picard, Globe and Mail health columnist. Chapter 5: When you think about the most important book in history, you’d typically think of religious texts. But there’s an ongoing project right now that tracks down first edition copies of what might be the most significant SCIENTIFIC books to ever exist.  Guest: Mordechai Feingold, author and historian, member of the humanities and social sciences faculty at California Institute of Technology. Chapter 6: New regulations around COVID testing will hit Canadian airports on Thursday, but there are still a lot of questions about how it will work.  Guest: Claire Newell, president of Travel Best Bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 We chat with the President of the BCTF, Teri Mooring.

Little Mountain Place Little Mountain Place is a care home in east/south Vancouver, where unspeakable tragedy has struck. Is that why no one's talking about it?   Back to school around the corner This Monday to be exact, but lots of parents and teachers are still concerned. Although, there are many on the opposite side who are not.    Toxic Positivity  We've heard of toxic masculinity. We talk about people being too negative. But, toxic positivity?! That and more!    _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  CHAPTERS   Chapter 1 Little Mountain Place tragedy Little Mountain Place is a care home in east/south Vancouver. However, it's being reported that over 30 people have now died in that facility. Why is no one talking about it?   Chapter 2 The opioid crisis in 2021 An issue that will still be taking a backseat to COVID-19, but it will outlast it.    Eric Chapman speaks with drug advocate, Karen Ward.    Chapter 3 - 4 - 5 BACK TO SCHOOL From all angles.   We first chat with Jennier Heighton, a school teacher. Then we chat with the President of the BCTF, Teri Mooring. We then turn to Keith Baldrey. Finally, we open the phones to you.   Chapter 6 Video games exploded in 2020, and a look ahead to 2021 To the tune of an approximate 180 billion.    Chapter 7 A crazy year in pop culture We go over some of the highlights with Dana Gee   Chapter 8 Toxic positivity  It might sound like a crazy concept, but it makes more sense than you might think. 

We have Teri Mooring from BCTF talking about bced’s reactions to the new COVID19 restrictions. We also talk to Stephen D’Souza from the Homelessness Services Association of BC about what a ‘household’ means for people experiencing homelessness.

We have Teri Mooring from BCTF talking about bced’s reactions to the new COVID19 restrictions. We also talk to Stephen D’Souza from the Homelessness Services Association of BC about what a ‘household’ means for homeless people.

Chapter 1: New lockdown measures are coming into effect in Toronto this morning, Global News Reporter Marianne Dimain brings us the latest. Guest: Marianne Dimain, Global News Reporter in Toronto. Chapter 2: Non-essential businesses in Toronto are closed today as new public health measures take effect.  There’s just one month before Christmas and that’s on top of the terrible year stores have already had, so how are these stores going to survive? Guest: Dan Kelly, President and CEO at the CFIB. Chapter 3: Still almost two months before President-Elect Joe Biden is inaugurated, and the shenanigans out of the Trump campaign continue.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 4: A record number of cases announced in New Brunswick this weekend, listen to this report from Global News journalist Silas Brown. Chapter 5: The annual Lights at Vandusen Garden and Stanley Park Christmas Train were set to get underway this week, but how will these new restrictions impact that? Guest: John Coupar, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner. Chapter 6: Hawaii is still looking for ways to get Canadian customers, Global News reporter Mike Le Couteur explains what they’ve come up with. Chapter 7: Movie theatres are operating under pretty strict COVID guidelines right now, but live shows have been shut down completely under the restrictions introduced a couple weeks ago.  That’s a massive blow to live theatre and live performances that had been able to reopen safely.  Guest: Aaron Craven, founder of Mitch and Murray Productions. Chapter 8: Some teachers in the province are taking things into their own hands as the province continues to refuse to mandate mask use in classrooms.  BCTF president Teri Mooring joins us to talk about the posters they’ve made for teachers who want students in their classroom to don a mask before entering. Guest:  Teri Mooring, BCTF President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.C Teachers Federation President Teri Mooring

We welcome BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) President Teri Mooring. When Teri was elected head of the BCTF - the union that represents BC's 45,000 public school teachers - she knew she'd be leading the next round of contract negotiations, but a global pandemic wasn't something she'd bargained for. We talk with Teri about the role she's played in advocating for health and safety protections as hundreds of thousands of BC kids returned to public schools in September. We also talk about the patriarchy and its impact on how women leaders are treated, equity and diversity in unions, and how she's helping rewriting the book on what it means to be a woman leader in labour. Of course, Teri also gives us her two cents on what teachers are looking for in the upcoming BC election on October 24.For more on Teri, follow her on Twitter at @terimooring or visit https://bctf.ca.

Racial equality in COVID-19 recovery; Gen-Z enters the workforce; Adrian Dix on B.C.'s fall COVID-19 management plans; Haida carver Robert Davidson reflects on the life of his son, Ben; Parents panel on back-to-school; Banquet hall closures; BCTF; The Makerie combines crafts and coffee; Iceman cancelled; Back-to-school and second wave of COVID-19.

We interview a local social entrepreneur and school trustee for District 57 (Prince George), Trent Derrick, along with Joanne Hapke, President of the SD57 BCTF and Andrea Beckett, President of the SD57 District Parent Advisory Committee. On BC's back-to-school plans and how they are going to shake down locally here in Prince George and the Upper Fraser.

Rob Fleming, BC's Education Minister held a press briefing today, outline some updates in regards to the upcoming back to school plan. We play some pertinent clips, and get reaction from BCTF President, Teri Mooring.

Teri Mooring, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, joins BIV Today to discuss the future of education in the province amid uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll be chatting with Michele Wiebe, the President of the Peace River North Teacher's Association, all about the BC government's back to school plan and how the BCTF and local teachers are reacting to and preparing for it. Then, we'll be joined by Helen Knott, the author of the memoir In My Own Mocassins, who will tell us all about the Because You Can Single Parents Writer Prize that she created. Moose Talks airs Friday mornings at 10 on Moose FM and on the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Support the show: https://www.moosefm.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: Reacting to Translink Mandatory Mask announcement The Beirut blast was such an extremely rare event. Here's why... BCTF on petition and back-to-school concerns. Peeling back the stats of COVID-19 Sustainable food with chef Ned Bell!

Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by BCTF president Teri Mooring to discuss what measures need to be taken as schools look to reopen for the school year. Guest: Teri Mooring, BCTF President

We'll be continuing coverage of this pandemic for as long as is warranted.    That and more on this edition of the Lynda Steele Full Show podcast!   The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 2-6 PM!   Follow the team on Twitter: Lynda Steele @steeletalk  On Air Contributor Eric Chapman @EricIncredible  Lead Producer @Alan_Regan Technical / Content Producer @AmirsDoingitAll (Feel free to give me feedback on the podcast too!)  

ON Tuesday, when the NDP tabled their 2020 budget -- they did mention education --- it made many of us pause to listen.  Finance Minister Carol James said that the government would help solve the teacher's shortage in BC   Guest: Teri Mooring  BCTF President

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Where are we at with negotiations with the BCTF?   Guest: Patti Bacchus Georgia Straight K-12 Columnist

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BCTF Contract negotiations are going nowhere with province set to introduce new budget that doesn't give any new money to teachers.   Guest: Keith Baldrey  Global BC Chief Political Reporter

An idependent group has come up with a plan for funding the BC Public Schools using a "Prevalance Model" listen to why the may not be the best way to go.

With B.C.'s school year now six weeks underway, the union representing the province's teachers is warning that hundreds of positions remain unfilled. The press from the BC Teachers' Federation (BCTF) comes as teachers and their employer remain locked in tough contract negotiations that have been underway since the spring. The BCTF says the province still needs to hire almost 400 new teachers, and it says B.C. is struggling to attract applicants due to what it calls low wages. Guest: Teri Mooring President, BC Teachers' Federation

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As discussions with the province on a new contract continue, the BC Teachers' Federation says as many as 400 teaching posts across British Columbia are currently vacant. The BCTF says other provinces are better able to compete for staff, because they pay their teachers more.   Guest: Keith Baldrey Global's Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria

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The BC Public School Employers Association has asked the mediator to issue a formal report in the ongoing contract dispute with the BC Teachers Federation. This follows the BCTF rejecting a wage offer of 6% over three years, the same two-two-and-two accepted by other public sector unions in the province. News of the rejection comes in an Employers Association memo obtained by Global News. We asked both parties for an interview today, and each declined. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global News Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria

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School is back, but BC's teachers still don't have a deal. BC Teachers' Federation President, Teri Mooring, says this was exactly what she didn't want to happen. But BC Education Minister Rob Fleming says he's confident the province and the teachers federation will come to a deal later this month. BC's teachers have been negotiating a new contract all summer, with a mediator getting involved earlier this month. The talks have been paused, with mediation set to continue september 23rd.   Guest: Keith Baldrey Global's BC Legislative Bureau Chief

Full interview with incoming BCTF President Teri Mooring by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.

Let's check in now on the negotiations between the province and B.C.'s teachers. How are things looking? Will there be deal by the end of this school year. Guest: Glen Hansman President of the BC Teachers' Federation

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Class size, class composition - they're thorny issues that could stall any hope of the NDP government negotiating a contract with the BC Teachers' Federation.  There's still a month to go until the current contract expires, and both sides are still at the negotiating table. But will the NDP be willing to compromise to reach an agreement?  Guest: Rob Fleming Education Minister

Full interview on the state of #bced talks with BCTF President Glen Hansman by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.

The Saturday Edition Chapter 1 External Investigator The Right Move For B.C. Legislature Guest:  Kris Sims, BC Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation Chapter 2 Jody Wilson-Raybould and SNC Lavalin Guest: Kyla Lee, Lawyer with Acumen Law Chapter 3 Why should any family have to spend their personal money to get their child the necessary supports and special education services in a private school Guest: Glen Hansman, President of BCTF, the union representing BC's public school teachers

On this week's Inside #bcpoli NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey and The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer to discuss explosive new allegations by the Speaker of the House in the legislature spending scandal, deferral accounts at BC Hydro, the dumpster fire at ICBC, and money laundering. Then we set the stage for bargaining between the BCTF and the province with the chair of the BC Public School Employers Association Alan Chell.

BCTF President Glen Hansman responds to the final recommendations in a review of education funding by Putting the week's hottest political stories under the spotlight.

On this week's Inside #bcpoli the Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer, Global BC's Richard Zussman, and BC Today's Shannon Waters join NL News Director Shane Woodford to discuss the speculation tax revolt at UBCM, BCTF bargaining, and a controversial rental hike. Then Neil Moody, the CEO of the Canadian Homebuilders Association of BC joins the show to discuss the speculation tax. We then chat with BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson. As a podcast bonus we focus on education and a new round of bargaining by talking to BCPSEA Board Chair Alan Chell and then BCTF President Glen Hansman. We finish the show by returning the focus to UBCM with Liberal Community Affairs critic Todd Stone.

In the latest Inside Politics NL News Director Shane Woodford is joined by BC Today's Shannon Waters, Global BC's Richard Zussman, and the Vancouver Sun's Rob Shaw to discuss the Ontario election, the latest in the proportional representation debate, housing, taxes, and BCTF bargaining. Then former BC Liberals cabinet minister now in the legal cannabis industry Terry Lake calls in from Ottawa to talk Ontario election and the legal cannabis regime creeping closer. Not don there we then talk about the Trans Mountain pipeline with Chief Ernie Crey and Chief Mike LeBordias about First Nations support for the Kinder Morgan project.

Just one year after the Supreme Court of Canada decision to restore bargaining rights to the British Columbia Teachers Federation, Glen Hansman -President of the BCTF, sits with Sussanne and Carlos to unpack the ripple effects 16 years of BC Liberal governments have had on the public education system in BC, how School Districts are handling the current teacher shortages, the importance of SOGI education in High Schools and what the future may look like as education sector unions get ready to bargain with a new Provincial Government.  

Guest: Glen Hansman- President, BCTF

What happened to BC public education over the last 15 years? How did it get this bad without pause? Where has this direction come from? The BC Liberals of Christy Clark. Any illness, any chronic decline, any problem that causes systemic dysfunction, requires a complete diagnosis. First, the causes. Let's go back to the start. Bills 28 & 22 that stripped collective bargaining from the BC Teachers Federation. The 10 years plus court battles it sustained. The simultaneous decline in the funding of education. School Boards trapped by law to absorb the pressure and take the heat. Downloading the costs of supplies and activities no longer funded onto parents and Parent Advisory Councils. The 2014 BCTF strike and the infamous clause E80, dictating class size & composition. The political failure of "Parent Bribes". The change to Per-Student Funding to continue the slide. The effects followed fast and furiously. 240 school closures in the Liberal era. Forced competition between communities to keep their schools open  Delays of a decade or more for the schools seismic upgrades program. Lead showing up in the drinking water. Years of neglected maintenance everywhere in the system. Overcrowding of existing schools going unaddressed. The abandonment of true Special Needs education where the numbers showed it necessary. The creation of wide-spread inequality in education delivery and outcomes. Is there a cure? It should be obvious by now what does not work and who will continue the same treatments. What is needed is a new therapy, a new regimen to begin to heal this, a diagnosis to stop the bleeding. Sarah Millar (@waitinginBC) is a working mother, activist, organizer of parent advocacy for education, photographer and Huffington Post blogger who has devoted her energies to assessing this disease. She brings a full diagnosis and possible treatment prescriptions for May 9th to The View Up Here.  

A bonus long weekend episode with a focus just on BC & Canada! Ian and Scott discuss the Conservative Party Leadership Debate, the BCTF vs BC Government Supreme Court of Canada verdict, PEI’s electoral reform vote and the new spill response plan for the west coast. Additional links: Five things you need to know on... The post Ep 08: Supreme Court Smackdown appeared first on PolitiCoast.