â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

Can teacher-government deal be done this week?

With some of our local schools closed again Monday can a deal in the teacher contract dispute be reached as early as this week?

The BCTF VP Glen Hansman has been quoted as saying that is possible with the two sides not as far apart on wages as is being reported.

But Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union President Andy Davidoff isn’t convinced.


Davidoff wouldn’t talk about how much sweetening is needed but says incremental movement in several areas could assist in brokering a deal.

Schools in Kootenay Columbia and Arrow Lakes are closed for another one-day strike today.

On Thursday it’s the turn of Kootenay Lake and Boundary schools.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cooling temperatures lift Category 3 open fire ban

As of noon today, Thursday, Oct. 16, all Category 3 open fires are once again permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

Tiny home lost in Passmore fire

A Passmore neighbour’s fast response helped prevent a fire from turning into a larger loss when a tiny home went up in flames Tuesday afternoon.

Slocan Valley detour begins Thursday

Riders are being warned of a temporary detour on Route 20 Slocan Valley due to bridge construction.

Homelessness rising sharply in Nelson, report finds

Homelessness in Nelson continues to rise, with the 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness showing a sharp increase in both visible and hidden forms.

Nelson repairs four leaks on wastewater force main

The City of Nelson has completed repairs on several leaks in its wastewater force main.
- Advertisement -