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No teachers’ deal, no school on Monday
Campbell River schools are expected to be closed Monday as teachers begin rotating strike action across the province. Monday is the first day for rotating strikes by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation which has rejected the government’s latest contract offer. All public schools on Upper Vancouver Island are expected to close for the one day next week, but the Campbell River school district superintendent is hopeful a deal can be reached. “It is the sincere hope of the Board of Education and School District 72 administration that a settlement may be reached to avoid any disruption to classroom instruction,” wrote Tom Longridge in a letter sent out to parents this week. “As negotiations… continue through the weekend it may not be possible to confirm Monday’s strike activity until the day before.” In the event of a strike, there will be no bus service and students are being told to stay at home. If an agreement is reached, parents and guardians will be notified by an automated phone call or e-mail or by radio and on www.sd72.bc.ca.
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Ready to give Bike to Work Week a big push are three of the BTWW organizing committee members (from left) Kerry McGourlick, Zoie Richards and Sue McDonald. Bike to Work Week is May 26-30 and various events are planned to encourage bicycle commuting.
Get ready for Bike to Work Week B
ike to Work Week is next week and if you are preparing for your first bicycle commute you may be wondering
how best to prepare to make it go as smoothly as possible. Preparation is key and a bit of forethought will make your first
few days of bike commuting much easier and safer. First, don’t wait until Monday morning to dig your bike out of the
corner of the garage – check it out well before, and take it in to your local shop if it needs any repairs Continued on Pg. 4
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