CBU talks stalled

Contract talks have broken down between CBU and its Faculty Association.

The layoff clause is still the sticking point in negotiations, which took place yesterday with the help of a conciliator.

The Faculty Association is in a legal strike or lockout position now with only 48 hours noticed required before any job action.  The Union executive will meet early next week to decide on their next move.

Cape Breton sex case

The trial of a man on sex charges ended quickly yesterday when the alleged victim vaguely testified.

22 year old Harry James Warner was on trial for abduction and sexual assault.  The first witness was the alleged victim who answered many questions with I don’t know or I don’t remember.

After taking a break, the Crown lawyers came back and told the judge they would not be proceeding and the charges were being dismissed.