BURNABY – John Horgan, leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, met with four Burnaby families Thursday to learn about how B.C. Liberal policies are holding them back from building better lives. “This government is focusing on the wealthiest individuals, but not …
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B.C. Liberals target 19 Vancouver schools for closure
VICTORIA— A report by a B.C. Liberal appointed special advisor recommends closing and selling off 19 schools in Vancouver, but parents who want a quality education for their kids would disagree, says Rob Fleming, New Democrat education spokesperson. “This is …
Clark admits to misleading public on health firing scandal
VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark’s surprise admission on Friday that her government misled the public about the existence of an RCMP investigation into the health researchers fired in 2012 is a shocking and disturbing new development in her government’s long …
New Democrats mourn the passing of former MLA Anita Hagen
New Democrats are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anita Hagen this weekend. Anita was a tireless public figure, an active member of her community, and a beloved mother and wife. After many years on the school board …
RCMP documents prove Liberals misled public in health firings scandal
VANCOUVER – New documents show that the Liberal government misled the public by claiming the RCMP was investigating wrongfully fired health researchers. “On Sept. 6, 2012, the Liberals announced there was an RCMP investigation implicating researchers they had just fired …
B.C. Liberals break another promise, hike beer prices just in time for summer
VANCOUVER – For many British Columbians, nothing says “summer” like a cold beer on a hot day. And nothing says “B.C. Liberal” like a price hike and a broken promise. “Despite repeated promises that beer prices wouldn’t increase, the B.C. …
Opposition sends three more cases to secrecy scandal investigation
VICTORIA – Whistleblower Tim Duncan’s allegations of Liberal staff deliberately destroying public records in the Christy Clark government are just the tip of the iceberg. As Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham launches an investigation into the former Liberal staffer’s allegations, New …
Truth and Reconciliation Commission shows way forward for Canadians
VICTORIA— The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is giving Canadians an opportunity to move forward in their relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis peoples say the B.C. New Democrats. “As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases their full report it’s …
Housing minister clueless on housing prices
VICTORIA – Rich Coleman, the B.C. Liberal Minister Responsible for Housing, claimed that soaring housing costs in the Lower Mainland are “actually pretty reasonable” during his remarks in the legislature. “This Liberal government is completely divorced from the lives of …
BC Liberals’ rule change protects staffers who destroy records
VICTORIA – Two days before last week’s disclosure about deleted FOI emails on the Highway of Tears, the BC Liberals changed the rules to protect staff who destroy documents. “It is very disturbing that minister’s staff deleted information requested …