Letnick’s acknowledgment contradicts Core Review Minister Bill Bennett’s repeated claims on legislation KELOWNA – The B.C. Liberals need to withdraw Bill 24 immediately after the new agriculture minister admitted it does not have the support of the agriculture community or …
News for Adrian Dix
back to Adrian DixKingsway Child’s Fund expanded to accept donations made at all credit unions across B.C.
Trust fund for little girl hurt by fatal domestic violence in Vancouver’s east end can now take donations made at all credit union VANCOUVER – The Kingsway Child’s Fund, the trust fund set up to help the young girl who both …
Statement by BC NDP leader Adrian Dix on Vancouver Police Department work on the Michael Nestoruk case
New Democrat leader and MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway Adrian Dix issued the following statement thanking the Vancouver Police Deparment for their work on the Michael Nestoruk case: “As MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway, I wish to thank the Vancouver Police Department for its dedication …
Lakeland workers and families resolute on the need for a full public inquiry into B.C.’s workplace protection system
PRINCE GEORGE – Victims and families of the Lakeland mill tragedy remain resolute that only a full, public and independent investigation will deliver them, and the families of Burns Lake, some level of justice while protecting other workers in the …
Government’s latest failure reinforces the need for a public inquiry, Dix says
VANCOUVER – The failure to press charges for the Lakeland mill explosion reinforces that a public inquiry into the government’s failure to provide workers in this province protection and justice is essential, said New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix. “In 2012 …
Closure of primary care at community clinics must be reversed
Government decision will cost many patients their doctors, hurt health care reform and cost more money VANCOUVER – Vancouver Coastal Health’s decision to eliminate primary care at three community health centres – Evergreen, South Vancouver and Pacific Spirit – will …
New Democrat leader Adrian Dix tables British Columbia Local Food Act to bolster local food production and ALR
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix has introduced British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “This is the kind of agricultural legislation …
Small penalties against Hampton show need for public inquiry, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Small administrative penalties being levied against Hampton Affiliates as a result of a Burns Lake sawmill fire and explosion which killed two workers are the latest evidence showing that WorkSafe BC is fundamentally broken and needs to be …
New Democrats outline legislation to support local food production and strengthen agriculture and ALR
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix plans to introduce the British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “Simply put, this is the …
New Democrats and victims’ families collaborate on inquiry terms of reference
Expert legal opinion confirms public inquiry into Babine sawmill explosion and fire is still an appropriate option VICTORIA – Terms of reference that would establish an effective public inquiry into the Babine Mill tragedy have been prepared with workers …