VICTORIA— For most people, “on time and on budget” means finishing a project by the deadline while spending no more than the budget. But for Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberals, it’s more of a “stretched target.” This week Christy Clark’s minister …
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New Democrats call for bi-partisan support for victims of domestic violence
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on MLAs on both sides of the house to support a bill that would protect the job security of victims of domestic violence. “This bill would guarantee that those fleeing domestic violence have the ability …
Designated drivers win victory against Liberal government and ICBC
Vancouver – The Christy Clark Liberals and ICBC have spent years fighting against coverage for designated drivers, all the while claiming they had the back of those who get their friends, families and co-workers home safely, said Adrian Dix, ICBC …
B.C. New Democrats celebrate Earth Day
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement in advance of Earth Day on April 22: “Earth Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of our shared duty to protect the air, land, and water of British …
Diabetes patients say Clark government is neglecting their health needs
VANCOUVER— The Christy Clark government is not meeting the needs of people living with Type 1 diabetes by refusing to fund medically necessary equipment, says New Democrat health spokesperson Judy Darcy. Darcy met with media on Thursday in support of …
B.C. New Democrats demand action to protect Spallumcheen’s drinking water
VICTORIA— The B.C. New Democrats are demanding the Ministry of Environment protect Spallumcheen’s drinking water by immediately releasing results of soil testing in the area. New Democrats are also calling on the Christy Clark government to implement a moratorium of …
New Democrats call for limits to pre-election spending
VICTORIA— After the Christy Clark government unanimously voted against taking big money out of politics, the New Democrats have brought forward another bill that would bring back political party spending limits. “The bill I introduced Thursday would restore pre-election spending …
B.C. New Democrats write to police requesting investigation of New Coast Realty
VICTORIA— The B.C. New Democrats have written to the Chief of the Vancouver Police Department to ask the police force to investigate allegations of organized fraud within New Coast Realty. “These allegations are incredibly serious, and they deserve police attention …
New Democrats show leadership on conservation of fish and wildlife
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrats showed leadership on fish and wildlife conservation with the introduction of legislation that would make conservation a priority and ensure adequate funding is provided, said Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy. “New Democrats understand that British Columbians …
B.C. New Democrats take action to include all British Columbians in the economy
VICTORIA— At a time when many British Columbians are seeing B.C. Liberal policies benefit only the rich, New Democrats are introducing legislation aimed at tackling poverty and creating economic inclusion in the province. If passed, the Poverty Reduction and Economic …