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1933: Mayor takes annual pay cut

Eighty Years Ago -- March 16, 1933


 

1932: Local crimes listed

. Police Chief Macklin reported that, in Langley in 1932, there were 40 arrests, 13 warehouse break-ins, and 12 petty thefts, plus two violent robberies and two hold-ups, and three automobiles and two motorcycles were stolen.


 
The year started with the firing

Finances/firing discussed

The Langley School Board kept it in the family, naming acting superintendent Suzanne Hoffman as its new superintendent at the beginning of 2012.


 

Gay rights Board moves to aid LGBTQ students

Three Langley School Board trustees and some senior administration will comprise the district's new lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) committee.


 

1942: Hospital planned

Eighty Years Ago -- November 17, 1932


 

1942: Dieppe claims lad

Langley's history, as recorded in the files of the Langley Advance.


 
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Classrooms could be crowded

On day 19 of his 22-day marathon to protest Bill 22's impact on public education, North Vancouver teacher Ian Cunliffe came through Langley.


 
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Union head turning politician

She's looking to run for the NDP and secure the seat currently occupied by Liberal MLA Rich Coleman.


 
Gail Chaddock-Costello

Impasse broken in teachers contract talks

Local teachers won't be jumping up and down over a proposed contract settlement but the Langley Teachers' Association (LTA) is recommending they vote in favour of the deal.


 

Teachers asked to resume volunteering

The B.C. Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) has asked the Labour Relations Board (LRB) to make teachers resume extracurricular activities.


 
 
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Teachers walk off the job

Langley teachers will be on the "sticket" lines during the three day walkout March 5-7.


 
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Teachers could strike next week

The head of the Langley Teachers' Association (LTA) won't rule out an illegal walkout, after the province moved to ban teachers from striking.


 
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Board called to fight homophobia

A committee of community members including the local teachers' union has asked the Langley School District to do more about homophobia in schools.


 

1982: Burned parents save children

Langley's history, as recorded in the files of the Langley Advance.


 

Beaumont loss will be costly

We know now just what the campaign promises of the new school board were worth.


 

Educators make mark at mall

It's not a walk out. It's not a sit in. Local teachers are making a point in their job action by having a Mark In.


 
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LTA has wishes for funding

The Langley Teachers' Association is hoping some ghosts visit the Ministry of Education this Christmas.


 

New position despite debt

I have an advertisement from School District No. 35 for a new administration position. Now, more dollars for a new administrative position that never existed before! Where are these funds coming from in a district swimming in debt?