B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the B.C Supreme Court ruling that the dumping of contaminated soil at 640 Stebbings Road is not a permitted use: “This court decision is very welcome news, and vindicates …
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New Democrats propose solutions to housing affordability crisis
VICTORIA – While the B.C. Liberal government continues to neglect young families who can’t afford to buy a home, New Democrats have introduced two measures that would start to address the housing crisis head on. “If you work hard, you …
Fund medically necessary insulin pumps for adults, say the New Democrats
VANCOUVER — British Columbia should follow the lead of other provinces and cover the cost of medically necessary insulin pumps for adults with Type 1 diabetes, say the New Democrats. “Thousands of British Columbians over the age of 25 have …
Statement on flawed hair test being used to apprehend children
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat children and families spokesperson, Doug Donaldson, issued the following statement on revelations that a flawed hair test was used as evidence to apprehend children. “It is unacceptable for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to …
Triple Delete charges show do-whatever-it-takes-to-win culture in Christy Clark government
VICTORIA— News that a political aide appointed by Premier Christy Clark now faces charges for lying to the Information and Privacy Commissioner is a reflection on her government’s lack of ethics, say B.C. New Democrats. “Premier Clark sets the tone …
New Democrats introduce measures to protect important public records
VICTORIA— In the face of the Christy Clark government’s refusal to create and retain key government records, New Democrats proposed measures on Thursday that would legislate a ‘duty to document’ and strengthen protections and penalties for failing to follow the …
Local MLA organizes water tests following government neglect
VICTORIA— After the Christy Clark government refused to take the issue of lead in the drinking water of North Coast communities seriously, B.C. New Democrat MLA for the North Coast, Jennifer Rice, initiated water testing in three social housing units …
Horgan proposes low-income families get a break from hydro hikes
Victoria – While Christy Clark continues to make life in B.C. less affordable, New Democrat leader John Horgan proposed legislation today that would give a break to the families that need it most. “No family should have to choose between …
MLA Larson skips Osoyoos school closure meeting
OSOYOOS – More than 900 parents and community members fighting to keep the high school in Osoyoos open packed the Sonora Community Centre gymnasium Tuesday evening. “It was disappointing to see B.C. Liberal MLA Linda Larson lived up to her …
Christy Clark’s Liberals put corporate donors ahead of health care
VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s health minister cut nearly 100 local jobs and put the health and safety of his own community at risk to outsource hospital laundry services to a big B.C. Liberal donor, say B.C. New Democrats. “Christy Clark shows …