VICTORIA – Today Minister Carole James announced that the province would be adding a water-access only exemption to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT). “When we introduced the speculation and vacancy tax, Metro Vancouver was at the peak of a real …
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MLA Scott Fraser welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser is welcoming $201,550 in funding for 6 not-for-profit organizations in Mid-Island Pacific Rim. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “These organizations, many of them …
Will Andrew Wilkinson bring back MSP or cut services?
As Premier John Horgan marks the final month British Columbians will pay MSP premiums, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson continues to avoid questions about whether he’ll bring back the MSP or cut services like health care and education. Wilkinson has …
MLAs Adrian Dix and George Chow celebrate new, accessible playgrounds for elementary students in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix and Vancouver-Fraserview MLA George Chow attended John Norquay Elementary today to celebrate the grand opening of a new, accessible playground, along with three other new or accessible playgrounds at Vancouver schools. The playground equipment …
Andrew Wilkinson must be clear on plan for giveaways, says James
Andrew Wilkinson says he won’t reveal his tax plans until after the next election, reports Mike Smyth in this morning’s Province. At a recent town-hall with BC Liberal members, Wilkinson was asked directly if he would eliminate the employer health …
7 Times the BC Liberals used Community Benefit Agreements
When the BC Liberals were in power, they built or expanded seven dams with Project Labour Agreements: Seven Mile Unit #4 – Seismic Upgrade (2003) Brilliant Power Plant (2007) Revelstoke Unit #5 (2011) Mica Unit #5 (2014) Waneta Power Plant …
BC Liberals side with price-gouging oil companies (again)
The BC Liberals are already putting up road blocks to new NDP legislation that forces companies to be publicly accountable for gas prices. Instead of backing the legislation, BC Liberal Environment Critic Peter Milobar is concerned the law will infringe …
As report confirms gouging at the pump, Wilkinson continues to defend oil companies
Despite a BCUC report confirming yesterday that big oil companies were unable to defend their high gas prices, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson still refuses to denounce companies for price-gouging. Wilkinson previously defended oil companies, accusing government of “making …
712,122 reasons Andrew Wilkinson opposes inquiry into gas price gouging
When John Horgan challenged big gas companies for gouging British Columbians last spring, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson leaped to defend the companies: “Now [John Horgan]’s making up these demons that they like to invent in the NDP. Some bad …
Report shows NDP action to tackle speculation is helping more people buy homes
VICTORIA – The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s (REBGV) analysis of October housing trends shows that moderated home prices in Metro Vancouver are giving British Columbians a better chance to buy a home. REBGV President Ashley Smith says that …