VANCOUVER — Caroline Elliott would take B.C. backwards by doubling down on failed B.C. Liberal policies that cost British Columbians more. Elliott was a B.C. Liberal staffer for years under Gordon Campbell before going into academia and consulting. She was Kevin Falcon’s most steadfast …
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B.C. Conservative leadership candidates should draw the line at residential school denial, says Chandra Herbert
VICTORIA — As Peter Milobar becomes the third former B.C. Liberal to enter the B.C. Conservative leadership race, New Democrats are calling on all leadership candidates to clearly reject bringing residential school–denying MLAs back into caucus. Former B.C. Conservative MLAs Dallas …
Iain Black’s B.C. Liberal record shows he’d cost people more, says Rotchford
VANCOUVER – Iain Black’s record as a senior B.C. Liberal cabinet minister under Premier Gordon Campbell shows that he’s not in it for everyday British Columbians. As an MLA, Black voted for big corporate tax cuts while hitting working British Columbians …
BC Transit expansion in Nanaimo will give more options and better service to riders
NANAIMO – Sheila Malcolmson and George Anderson say people using transit in Nanaimo will see more transit options with increased frequency, extended hours of service along several routes. “Expanding transit in Nanaimo gives people affordable transit options so they can get to work, school, and …
Fulmer’s elitist B.C. Liberal approach would make life harder for working British Columbians, says Begg
VANCOUVER – B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer’s out-of-touch approach would mean deep service cuts and higher costs for everyday British Columbians. Fulmer calls for significant budget cuts combined with major tax breaks for the wealthiest 2% and corporations – going all …
BC Transit expansion on the Sunshine Coast will give more options and better service to riders
Summary Starting January 5, 2026, Route 90 Langdale Ferry/Sechelt Express will run every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week, improving travel across the Sunshine Coast. Additional handyDART service hours will be added on weekdays and weekends, helping more people with …
BC Transit expansion in Vernon will give more options and better service to riders
Summary Starting January 4th, BC Transit, the B.C. government, and local partners are expanding transit in Vernon with increased frequency, extended hours, and additional annual service hours. Increased service for handyDART with additional service on Sundays and select holidays. __________ VERNON – People using transit in Vernon will see more transit options with increased …
BC Transit expansion in the Cowichan Valley will give more options and better service to riders
Summary Starting January 4, 2026, BC Transit and the B.C. government will be introducing Sunday service on Route 66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria Express. __________ COWICHAN – People using the Cowichan-Victoria Express will have increased access to transit options when travelling over the weekend. “People in the Cowichan Valley will …
Statement from BCNDP Government Caucus Chair regarding the health of BCNDP MLA Joan Phillip
VICTORIA – BCNDP Government Caucus Chair Garry Begg has issued the following statement regarding Joan Phillip, the BCNDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona: “Our dear colleague, Joan Phillip, is experiencing some health issues at this time and is undergoing additional tests. “The …
BC NDP MLA introduces bill addressing reckless driving, following tragedy for local family
VICTORIA – Juan de Fuca–Malahat MLA Dana Lajeunesse has introduced the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No.2), 2025, known as Xavier’s Law, to provide new tools to remove dangerous drivers from the road and prevent future tragedies. If passed, the bill …