Opinion

As our most beloved teachers take a very important stand against government, it will be with a very heavy heart that I, as a member of CUPE, go to work instead of standing with them and in support of them.

All over the world people are struggling to improve their personal education - and on a collective basis education is the key to a successful Gross Domestic Product.

As everyone is keenly aware teachers have demonstrated in various locations in protest of the Provincial Government's proposed Bill 22 - Education Improvement Act.

It is so obvious to the public that the government doesn't have the interests of the children, parents or teachers as their core value.

I am writing this letter in support of teachers in the public sector. They are highly motivated professionals committed to teaching B.C.'s most valuable resource, our children.

If you are frustrated by the B.C. teacher's job actions now, just imagine how frustrated you will be in 10 to 15 years with your under-educated child living in your basement at age 23 because all they can get is a "Mac" job, thanks to B.C.

Thank you very much to the man and woman who delivered hot stew to the teachers at John McInnis Centre and Peden Hill elementary school on Monday afternoon. The stew was delicious.

On Monday, March 5, Minister of Education George Abbott took questions on CBC radio. I listened to a caller praise his integrity. I wish to show Mr.

Was Wednesday Feb. 29 not Anti-Bullying day? I guess the B.C. government didn't get the memo.

Whether or not Tim McEwan is leaving Prince George with more than a firm handshake could well become one of the defining questions of Shari Green's first term as mayor.