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Health science union members have voted 75 per cent to accept a five-year “growth sharing” wage agreement with the B.C. government. First to accept the groundbreaking proposal are 16,000 specialists in diagnostic, clinical and rehabilitation services. The agreements include guaranteed wage increases of about 5.5 per cent over five years, plus extra money in years where the B.C. economy grows beyond independent forecasts.
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The deal is also for an unusually long term and has been reached three months before current contracts expire. Val Avery, president of the Health Sciences Association, said the “modest wage increases” were in addition to employer commitments to recruiting and retaining professionals in highest demand. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the health science agreement is “unique to the needs of the employers and employees.” editor@vicnews.com
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This is the time of the year for current grade 8 students to plan for their future and make their decisions about secondary education.
Sat., Jan. 18th at 11:00 am2 800 Blanshard St.
The Greater Victoria School District has seven outstanding comprehensive secondary schools that welcome all students to their respectful, responsive and safe environments.
This FREE presentation is ideal if you’re a senior who knows that there is a move in your future and you’ve been putting off thinking about it. Complimentary Lunch after the presentation. Parking available. RSVP to Margo 250.419.6807
In order to learn about the many choices available at our secondary schools, grade 8-11 students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the Secondary Information Evenings that are listed below. The meetings will be held at the schools from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. École Victoria High, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 Lambrick Park Secondary, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Esquimalt High, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 École Reynolds Secondary Thursday, January 16, 2014
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The coins are counted, and once again Greater Victoria residents have shown their generosity to those in need. The Black PressGreater Victoria Coins for Kids campaign raised $951 during the 2013 holiday season, with all proceeds benefitting the Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families. “This year we helped 1,500 families and individuals with Christmas food hampers and over 500 families with toys for their children,” said Kyla Ferns, Salvation Army spokesperson. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who donated to the Coins for Kids campaign. Every donation made will help us change lives in the community.” The Stan Hagen Centre for Families is a deserving recipient of this year’s campaign contributions, said Kevin Laird, Black Press-Greater Victoria editorial director. “Every day, hundreds of families in the Capital Region quietly struggle to make ends meet,” Laird said. “Stan Hagen Centre connects local residents with financial, legal and emotional support throughout the year. We’re happy to support their good work.” The Saanich peninsula also held a Coins for Kids drive to benefit peninsula-based organizations. Coins for Kids (formerly Pennies for Presents) has raised more than $600,000 since its inception 17 years ago. $
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