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Chances casino workers are going back to work today. The Playtime Community Gaming Campbell River lockout has been lifted after approval of a collective agreement, ratified by the employees represented by United Steelworkers (USW), Local 1-1937. The agreement, which has significant improvements in wages and working conditions, was ratified Jan. 20 with 83 per cent of the membership voting in favour of the proposed agreement. Rick Wangler, 1st Vice-President of USW, Local 1-1937 says, “It was a long process that started with the crew joining the union last January.” He goes on to say, “Although not everything the crew wanted was achieved, it is an agreement that has substantial improvements and for a first agreement is a pretty good one.” Improvements include wages, benefits, working conditions, seniority, and language on tips to name a few. The contract calls for a 7.25 per cent Continued on Pg. 3
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Brian Shaw and the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association want to see access points to the Campbell River improved with viewing platforms and picnic tables, particularly at the foot of Maple Street and the Myrt Thompson trailhead.
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It all starts at the river. That’s the message the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association is trying to drive home. But the potential of the river – a
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jewel in the heart of Campbellton – is being choked out and overgrown with weeds, brush and other foliage. Brian Shaw, co-chair of the Campbellton Neighbourhood Association, told council at its Monday night meeting that the
group would like to see better access to the Campbell River which could, in turn, prove to be an economic driver for the northern end of the city. “It becomes the first step, you start at the river, it brings tourism,” Shaw said. “That brings
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