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Government Monopoly Over Education Leaves Families Adrift

on September 3rd, 2014 by Honore Gbedze

The same people who lament corporate monopolies see nothing wrong with government monopolies By Sean Speer and Charles Lammam :  Normally this is the time of year many B.C. families would be counting down the days until school resumed. But this year is different, with the ongoing B.C. teachers’ union labour dispute casting a pall of

Filed under: Point of View Tagged as: BC, Charles Lammam, education, school year, Sean Speer, Teachers, union labour

It’s Time for BC to Privatize Auto Insurance

on October 5th, 2012 by The Afro News

In Canada, six provinces (Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) rely entirely on private insurers to provide auto insurance. Saskatchewan and Manitoba are much like B.C., in that government-owned insurers have a monopoly over basic auto insurance but compete with private companies in the market for optional insurance coverage. Quebec’s government monopoly for basic coverage does not compete with private insurers for optional insurance.

Filed under: Opinion/Comment Tagged as: Auto Insurance, BC, ICBC

A Renewal Of Our True Allegiance Is Needed

on July 1st, 2012 by The Afro News

The question is, why is the value of our citizenship being so undermined and it seems that the only purpose for our citizenship is to perhaps boast a travel document that allows us to travel to anywhere in the world? There is such a distinct lack of interest in being active in community or federal service.

Filed under: Opinion/Comment Tagged as: BC, citizenship, Honore Gbedze, The Afro News, vancouver

The Story of Keesia Adoptive Families Association of BC’s

on July 13th, 2010 by The Afro News

“I really would like to be adopted and know that I am part of a real family that will be there for me through the thick and thin.’ says Kesha, a twelve year old Caucasian/West African girl.

Filed under: Features Tagged as: adoption, African descent, Association, BC, families, Keesia, TAN .Adoptive

Match Report Toronto FC 0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0

on May 20th, 2010 by The Afro News

The result keeps Vancouver’s hopes of winning the Canadian Championship alive, though the ‘Caps must now claim victories in their final two tournament matches away to Montreal Impact on May 26, and Toronto FC on June 2.

Filed under: Sports News Tagged as: BC, Burnaby, Canadian Championship, Red Bulls, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps

Letter to the Editor HST

on April 15th, 2010 by The Afro News

The PST is an antiquated, costly, uncompetitive tax. BC is one of the last places in the country to do away with it and replace it with a value added HST.

Filed under: Letter to the Editor Tagged as: BC, HST

Canadian Youth Championships

on October 18th, 2009 by The Afro News

By Douglas Clement The Afro News Akeem Haynes of Calgary wins the 17 years and under section with his Canada Summer Games victory in the 100m with his 10.47 (1.3). This high school student at Crescent Heights is ranked 10th in the world in the Youth division. He has a pending Canadian Youth record of

Filed under: Sports News Tagged as: Afro News, Akeem Haynes, American, Athlete, BC, CALGARY, Canada, Championships, Commonwealth, Douglas Clement, Games, Julie Labonté of Ste-Justine, Junior, Katie Reid, Summer, Surrey
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