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Woodward’s

Woodward’s Community Singers invited “all voices” to their latest workshop on Thursday, Feb. 5. An annual program since 2009, SFU student singers can drop in and lend their voices to a range of musical genres. Commitment- and audition-free, the program’s aim is to bring together students with a similar passion for music and create a community atmosphere.

Surrey

Simon Fraser Brewing and Distilling Corp began a competition on Feb. 6 for SFU students to design the brand for their newest craft beer product. The new company, set to launch this spring, is a partnership between Simon Fraser University and Central City Brewers and Distillers. The competition, which finishes on March 20, provides SFU students with the opportunity to pitch their business designs and see them realized.

Harbour Centre

SFU professor of Hellenic Studies and Criminology Andre Gerolymatos hosted “Flashpoint—Terrorism and Fear: Our New Normal?” at Harbour Centre on Feb. 10. A terrorism expert, he broke down the recent events across North America and Europe and analyzed the risk of such an attack happening in Vancouver.

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CUPE Local 15 alleges Vancouver bargained in bad faith

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A local union is alleging that the City of Vancouver did not bargain in good faith during agreements that were settled in August of last year. Instead, they claim, “the City violated the Labour Relations Code by “Intentionally withholding important information about its plans to implement far-reaching workforce reductions until after bargaining had concluded and the collective agreement had been ratified.” — Santino Scardillo, CUPE Local 15 acting president “CUPE Local 15, which represents more than 4,000 employees with the City, Park Board, and community centres,” believes that Vancouver was aware of the possibility of upcoming layoffs “as early as June 2025.”  This summer, mayor Ken Sim called for a 0% property tax increase, despite notes from city staff that a...

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CUPE Local 15 alleges Vancouver bargained in bad faith

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CUPE Local 15 alleges Vancouver bargained in bad faith

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A local union is alleging that the City of Vancouver did not bargain in good faith during agreements that were settled in August of last year. Instead, they claim, “the City violated the Labour Relations Code by “Intentionally withholding important information about its plans to implement far-reaching workforce reductions until after bargaining had concluded and the collective agreement had been ratified.” — Santino Scardillo, CUPE Local 15 acting president “CUPE Local 15, which represents more than 4,000 employees with the City, Park Board, and community centres,” believes that Vancouver was aware of the possibility of upcoming layoffs “as early as June 2025.”  This summer, mayor Ken Sim called for a 0% property tax increase, despite notes from city staff that a...
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