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REPORTER The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has ordered the City of New Westminster to release documents regarding the Columbia Theatre.

At the start of the school year, many secondary and post-secondary students will be transitioning into part-time jobs in addition to their time in school.

In an effort to help immigrants in the British Columbia workforce, the B.C. Federation of Labour is offering a free ESL course this fall.

United Way of the Lower Mainland and the labour movement have been partners for more than 30 years, working towards the same community-building goals, and ensuring that workers and their families have access to social services in their communities.

New Westminster's Union Gospel Mission is filled with joy, hope and new beginnings as the mission celebrates its first ever wedding. Twenty-three guests and mission staff gathered to celebrate the wedding of Randy McGee and Michelle Wehrli on Aug.

- In 1872, the Government of Canada passed An Act respecting Trade Unions designed to ensure that trade unions were regarded as lawful institutions under Canadian law rather than organizations in "restraint of trade" that were illegal.

After browsing at a military supply store in New Westminster this week, a Vancouver resident says he is offended by some of the items for sale that display Nazi symbolism.

Since 1894, Labour Day has been celebrated in Canada as a national holiday recognizing the achievements of workers.

Why do unions matter? The Canadian Labour Congress points out that the Canadian trade union movement is all about: improving the everyday lives of working people: better pay, better benefits, better pensions, longer vacations.

The Labour Day long weekend is here, and it's time to enjoy yourself. We're continuing with our popular feature - our staff's Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for the Labour Day long weekend.