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Good riddance to a useless sales tax that helped no one.
by Sobeysfan
Jun 12, 2013
Canadian supermarket chain Sobeys, which owns the Thrifty Foods chain with 29 stores in B.C., is buying Canada Safeway Ltd. for $5.8 billion.
“Our intent is to build on the strength of two great companies and take the best of both worlds to create the most exciting offering possible for our consumers,” Marc Poulin, president and chief ...See MoreCanadian supermarket chain Sobeys, which owns the Thrifty Foods chain with 29 stores in B.C., is buying Canada Safeway Ltd. for $5.8 billion.
“Our intent is to build on the strength of two great companies and take the best of both worlds to create the most exciting offering possible for our consumers,” Marc Poulin, president and chief executive officer of Sobeys, said in an interview Wednesday.
Empire Co. Ltd., the Nova Scotia-based owner of Sobeys, said the Canada Safeway deal includes $1.8 billion in real estate. Canada Safeway has 213 stores, with four of them in Greater Victoria. About 60 per cent of the properties are in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.
The sale is expected to close in the fall, after a review by the federal Competition Bureau, Poulin said.
“The retail food industry has always been an industry in continuous movement. It is an extremely competitive industry and there are always changes in the dynamic of its industry with different players offering different stores and different products to consumers.”
The 106-year-old Sobeys is “always on the prowl for growth” and had talks with Safeway a number of times in past years, Poulin said. “We have not acquired stores with the intent of closing stores.”
The purchase takes place amid competitive pressures from U.S. retailing giants Wal-Mart and Target, the latter of which is rolling out stores across Canada, including on Vancouver Island.
Greater Victoria has a robust supermarket sector including Fairway Markets, Country Grocer, the Market on Yates and the Market on Millstream, and the Red Barn Market. Island- based Quality Foods is moving into the Victoria area, with plans for two stores.
Sobeys owns or franchises more than 1,300 stores across Canada under several banners, including Thrifty Foods, which had its start in Victoria.
David Ian Gray, founder of Vancouver’s Dig360 Consulting Ltd., said the purchase better positions Sobeys to compete with Loblaws Companies, owner of Real Canadian Superstore. Along with stores, the deal gives Sobeys more distribution centres and boosts its presence in the West, Gray said.
It is too soon to say whether any stores will close or consolidate, said Gray, who thinks Sobeys will take a couple of years before making those kind of moves. He expects Sobeys to first concentrate on behind-the-scenes integration of operations, such as logistics, warehousing and information technology.
Ernie Skinner, of the Market on Yates and on Millstream and one of the founders of the Thrifty chain, is confident that his stores’ customers will remain faithful. In fact, Skinner said, he is looking for a third location. The Market stores buy wholesale products from Sobeys and from a Safeway-owned company.
Tammy Averill, marketing manager for Country Grocer, with seven stores on Vancouver Island and Saltspring Island, said it’s too early to say what the implications of the deal will be for the local market. “We don’t know yet because we don’t know what banner they are going to go under.”
Setting up your own businesses via being home-based is a good idea because in today’s world there are limited opportunities in the outside world of employment as people are looking for work every day and in large amount. There are many companies who start up their businesses at home and make an option for them to earn a better living more conveni...See MoreSetting up your own businesses via being home-based is a good idea because in today’s world there are limited opportunities in the outside world of employment as people are looking for work every day and in large amount. There are many companies who start up their businesses at home and make an option for them to earn a better living more conveniently. This is also shown in the recent studies and a survey conducted by students that many people are getting interested into operating from their homes. Even while preparing their most important academic papers or even if they wanted to buy a dissertation or any other academic papers, they made sure that they chose this topic because it is very in these days and many people are likely to switch their businesses home based. The businesses being set up at home require minimum investment along with less expenditure as compared to the regular way of doing business. If you think of setting up your own business at home you are making the right choice because you can operate in a less competitive environment and make more profits. Doing businesses from home requires full time effort, dedication and resources that will help you achieve all your objectives and goals. The good thing about it is that you can get on your work whenever you want as there would be no strict timings to follow and you can get off from work as per your routine and schedule. Setting up your businesses via being home based provides you many opportunities and if you want to get a job even in the outside world you can get it while keeping your home based business in the side line. It is always better to have a back-up plan so that whenever you feel any kind of insecurity in your future you have plan B to save your back. One of the main factors that attract people to go home based is that you are not answerable to anyone, because you are boss yourself. You don’t have to follow guidelines or policies because you make them on your own. So this is the most important perks in doing your business. You have all the liberty to work in the way you want to work and the type of working environment you want to make, you are not liable to have your timings checked.
Embattled NDP Leader Adrian Dix announced his resignation Wednesday, after accepting blame for his party’s stunning loss in the May provincial election.
“That we fell short on election day is my responsibility as leader,” Dix told reporters at a news conference in Vancouver.
“It has become clear to me that the best interes...See MoreEmbattled NDP Leader Adrian Dix announced his resignation Wednesday, after accepting blame for his party’s stunning loss in the May provincial election.
“That we fell short on election day is my responsibility as leader,” Dix told reporters at a news conference in Vancouver.
“It has become clear to me that the best interests of our party mean that I need to step aside for a new leader, who will win the election in 2017.”
The move came amid rising criticism from former MLAs and party pundits that the NDP could rebuild only if Dix relinquished his leadership.
The NDP lost seats to Premier Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberals on May 14, prompting an internal review to identify how and why the party failed to connect with voters.
It was “an enormously disappointing defeat,” Dix said.
New Democrats must learn from the loss, but not dwell upon it, as the party prepares to fight again in 2017.
“The best outcome for the NDP will result from having a new leader,” he said.
A leadership vote should be held by mid-2014, Dix said.
NDP MLAs, who were told of the resignation just moments before the news conference, rallied around Dix to pledge the party would not slide into the messy internal war that marked the departure of leader Carole James in 2011.
“There’s some maturity in our caucus that wasn’t there a while ago,” said James, the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill who became one of Dix’s top advisers. “I hope that continues throughout the party.”
Vancouver Island NDP MLAs said Dix did the right thing by announcing his departure, and planning to stay in the job until a new leader is chosen. “People respected his struggle, and there was a tone of thanks [in caucus],” said Rob Fleming, NDP MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake.
It was nonetheless difficult, said Lana Popham, Saanich South NDP MLA. “I know it was a huge dream he had to let go of,” she said. “For me, it was a bit emotional to watch. I’m very proud of the decision that he made.”
Dix would have made a great premier, said Nanaimo NDP MLA Leonard Krog. “He had all the qualities that were necessary, but if you can’t win an election, it doesn’t matter how good you are,” Krog said. “Winning doesn’t always go to the smartest person in the room.”
Dix handled the decision with grace, despite some self- appointed critics who targeted him, said Juan de Fuca NDP MLA John Horgan.
“The caucus is supportive of Adrian,” he said. “The sniping, again, we’re the NDP, a party that does that sort of thing. We’re opinionated … and openly declare our points of view. That’s why we are who we are.”
Jockeying for party leadership has already begun, Horgan said.
Horgan finished third in the 2011 NDP leadership race and said, “I’d be foolish not to” consider another leadership bid. “I’m going to be talking to people over the coming weeks,” he said. “I have not talked to people until now because of my respect for Adrian and the position of leader.”
Dix, a three-term MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway, said he plans to run for re-election as MLA and will support whomever is selected as the next leader.
If you want to catch a flick at the Capitol 6, it’s now or never.
Empire Company Ltd. confirmed Wednesday its Victoria flagship multiplex that opened as a glitzy new Famous Players theatre in 1981 at Yates and Blanshard will close after its last picture show on Thursday night.
Staff were informed Tuesday night about the shutdown...See MoreIf you want to catch a flick at the Capitol 6, it’s now or never.
Empire Company Ltd. confirmed Wednesday its Victoria flagship multiplex that opened as a glitzy new Famous Players theatre in 1981 at Yates and Blanshard will close after its last picture show on Thursday night.
Staff were informed Tuesday night about the shutdown of Victoria’s first movie multiplex, said Andrew Walker, vice- president communications and corporate affairs for Sobeys Inc.
“We plan to realize the real estate value for the property at some point in the future,” he said.
Developer David Chard, who owns the back parking lot at 819 Yates St., said a theatre wasn’t in his plans.
“We’re proceeding with our own residential project with retail at grade that would front onto Yates and onto View,” he said.
Rumours about the potential date of the time-worn cinema’s shutdown have escalated since June 27, when the Nova Scotia- based owner of Sobeys and Thrifty Foods announced it was getting out of film exhibition to focus on its grocery unit.
Tenants, including Victoria Film Festival administration and EasyHome, won’t be immediately affected, Walker said.
“There are no plans to terminate the leases to these tenants,” he said. “Unfortunately, the theatre will not be able to be used as a screening venue [for the film festival].”
Empire Capitol 6 wasn’t one of the 20 theatres in Ontario and western Canada that Empire sold to Landmark Cinemas in June. As part of that deal, Calgary-based Landmark will soon assume ownership of Empire’s University Heights 4 in Saanich.
The shutdown of Capitol 6 leaves downtown with eight screens — seven at Cineplex Odeon and one at the Vic, recently reopened by Victoria Film Festival.
Local movie buffs were reeling from the news Wednesday.
“I’m still processing it. It’s a huge blow to my moviegoing life,” said online film critic Jason Whyte.
“The place had character, heart and wonderful staff who loved movies. It was just a cool place to go. I liked the 1980s vibe.”
Anyone expecting Cineplex Entertainment to open a new megaplex there would be dreaming in Technicolour.
When Cineplex Galaxy acquired Famous Players from Viacom Inc. in 2005, an agreement with Canada’s Commissioner of Competition required Cineplex to divest itself of 34 theatres.
“Victoria has been and continues to be an important market for Cineplex,” said Pat Marshall, vice-president communications and investor relations. “We have always greatly appreciated the local support for our Cineplex Odeon, SilverCity Victoria and Westshore Cinemas.”
While the Odeon has shown Victoria Film Festival entries, Empire Capitol 6 has been its major sponsoring venue for 15 years.
Film festival director Kathy Kay expressed concern about the shutdown’s impact.
“We don’t know when the final axe is going to fall [on their existing office arrangement],” said Kay, adding she planned to approach Cineplex.
“We would be happy to discuss the needs of organizations such as the Victoria Film Festival,” Marshall said.
Describing the shutdown as “the end of an era for entertainment downtown,” Ken Kelly, general manager of the Downtown Victoria Business Association, said the upside is it opens doors for new opportunities.
“We’ll work with any owners to reinforce the appeal of that very key corner,” he said.
While Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin also lamented the loss, he said increased local investment bodes well for the site’s future.
“I’m confident a sequel will be coming, he said.
by Linda Woods
Oct 28, 2013
Call for Papers, Extended Abstracts, Posters, Tutorials and Workshops
************************************************************ Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2014) April 28-30, 2014, Dublin, Ireland [link removed] ************************************************************
The IICE is an international ref...See MoreCall for Papers, Extended Abstracts, Posters, Tutorials and Workshops
************************************************************ Ireland International Conference on Education (IICE-2014) April 28-30, 2014, Dublin, Ireland [link removed] ************************************************************
The IICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The IICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education. The aim of IICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy. The IICE 2014 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation. All the accepted papers will appear in the proceedings and modified version of selected papers will be published in special issues peer reviewed journals.
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A Bronx teacher who criticized her boss got a hard lesson recently when she was thrown in jail.
Lydia Howrilka, 24, of the Academy for Language and Technology HS, was fired last July by Principal Arisleyda Urena, who called her ineffective.
Howrilka sued and filed a complaint alleging Urena improper...See MoreSource: [link removed]
A Bronx teacher who criticized her boss got a hard lesson recently when she was thrown in jail.
Lydia Howrilka, 24, of the Academy for Language and Technology HS, was fired last July by Principal Arisleyda Urena, who called her ineffective.
Howrilka sued and filed a complaint alleging Urena improperly raffled off iPads and other costly prizes for kids. The claim prompted a DOE probe.
Howrilka sent an e-mail asking about her treatment to Urena and Chancellor Carmen Fariña — and to some 40 other city and state education officials and city politicians.
She got a call from the NYPD asking her to surrender on Urena’s charge of aggravated harassment.
Howrilka spent seven hours in the 84th Precinct house before being moved to Brooklyn’s Central Booking.
After seven more hours, a court officer said the DA had dismissed the charge.
“I believe it was done to intimidate,” she said. “And I’m concerned it will have a chilling effect on other whistleblowers.”
Urena’s lawyer, Tim Parlatore, said his client called cops “because of repeated, unwanted e-mails and communications.”
Also tossed in the klink was Francesco Portelos, a technology teacher at IS 49 Berta A. Dreyfus on Staten Island, who was yanked from his classroom two years ago, after launching a blog accusing Principal Linda Hall of violating rules. The outcome of his termination hearing on charges of insubordination and other alleged misconduct is pending.
Portelos, 35, who collects a $75,796 salary, wrote a satirical blog post on Feb. 24 saying he had hacked into the DOE’s payroll system with the password “kittensRcute,” and given himself a raise.
“Ridiculous story? Yes it is,” he wrote in the same post, adding “the truth is I can’t hack and never have.”
But the DOE’s chief information security officer, Desmond White, filed a complaint of official misconduct.
The police report asks, “Is Victim fearful of their safety/life?” White apparently answered “YES.”
Portelos spent 33 hours in custody, sleeping on the floor of a crowded cell next to a toilet, he said, before the DA dropped the charge.
The DOE made no apology. “We believe Mr. Portelos acted inappropriately with a post on his blog, and we notified the NYPD out of an abundance of caution,” a spokesman said.
In memory of legendary actor Mickey Rooney
September 23, 1920 – April 6, 2014
To our dearest Lampie, may your guiding light shine on forever and ever.
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