VANCOUVER – Wednesday’s bunker fuel spill in English Bay exposed the B.C. Liberals’ empty promises and lack of leadership on oil spill cleanup, says New Democrat leader John Horgan. “There is no world-class spill response in the works, in fact …
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B.C. New Democrats celebrate Vaisakhi
SURREY – New Democrat spokesperson on multiculturalism and MLA for Surrey-Whalley Bruce Ralston issued the following statement in celebration of Vaisakhi on behalf of John Horgan and the B.C. New Democrats. “We wish British Columbians from all communities a happy Vaisakhi. …
Opposition committee hears agricultural concerns in Cariboo
Williams Lake, BC – The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food heard from Cariboo farmers and ranchers that government policy and regulations are limiting opportunities for agriculture in B.C. This week’s visit to Williams Lake was the inaugural meeting …
Housing minister picks photo-ops over facts
VANCOUVER – Rich Coleman, B.C. Liberal minister responsible for housing, re-announced the re-opening of a Vancouver housing project today, but he still doesn’t want to know how many British Columbians are suffering without a home. “We know homelessness is rising …
Prince George families struggling with Hydro rates, prospects for youth
PRINCE GEORGE – New Democrat leader John Horgan and finance spokesperson Carole James were in Prince George today highlighting the struggle of families needing a break from the fees, fares and rate hikes imposed by Christy Clark in her 2015 budget. “What we’re hearing …
BC NDP Leader John Horgan issues the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day
John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: “It is humbling to reflect on the tremendous courage and profound sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who stormed Vimy Ridge almost a century ago today. …
Seniors Advocate’s report highlights failure of Liberals to care for elderly British Columbians
VICTORIA – A new report by B.C.’s advocate for seniors details failure upon failure by the B.C. Liberal government to care for and support our province’s most vulnerable seniors, say the New Democrats. “Three years after the ombudsperson laid out …
Explosion at Greenhills mine highlights safety concerns
VICTORIA – The explosion at Greenhills coal mine raises a number of serious questions about mine safety, say the New Democrats. “Mine workers should be able to go to work and not get hurt,” said Norm Macdonald, New Democrat energy …
Liberals’ hydro rate hike means more cuts to education
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberals’ April 1 hydro rate hike to school boards amounts to another download of costs and cuts to education services, say the New Democrats. “B.C. families need a break, but all they get from the B.C. …
Government must act now to curb rising gun violence
SURREY – Sue Hammell, New Democrat MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers, issued the following statement on gun violence in Surrey: “I am very disturbed by the rising violence on the streets of Surrey, and gun crime in particular. Including an incident …