VICTORIA – New Democrat liquor policy spokesperson David Eby is pledging support for the province’s restaurant industry on alcohol pricing in the wake of chaotic changes to government liquor policy over the last six months. Eby says the government’s price …
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B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Pakistan Day
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Pakistan Day: “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of the British Columbia New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my best wishes …
Clark Government decides to keep new drink prices secret
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberals have reneged on repeated promises to release the pricing for beer, wine and spirits in government stores to the public today, says New Democrat spokesperson on liquor David Eby. “Releasing the retail price information would …
Clark should act immediately to reinstate Abbott as B.C. Treaty Commissioner
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan released the following statement in response to the B.C. Liberal cabinet decision to veto the appointment of former cabinet minister George Abbott as the new B.C. Treaty Commissioner: “It is inexplicable that the …
B.C. New Democrats Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of the British Columbia New Democrat caucus, I …
No end in sight for ferry fare increases
VICTORIA – Families living on the coast will continue to pay more and get less when it comes to B.C. Ferries, says New Democrat transportation spokesperson Claire Trevena. “B.C. families living on our coast have watched life become much more …
Christy Clark’s pet project going further off the rails
VICTORIA – The premier’s bungled Auditor General for Local Government project has gone even further off the rails, say the New Democrats. “Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals have already wasted $5 million of the public’s money on this project,” …
Liberal transportation plan is no plan at all
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals’ so-called 10-year transportation plan is little more than a collection of nice pictures, vague comments and fact boxes, say the New Democrats. “Only a Christy Clark government would call this a plan,” said Claire Trevena, …
Chilliwack families need a break instead of Christy Clark’s tax cut for top 2 per cent, says Horgan
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat leader John Horgan and finance spokesperson Carole James were in Chilliwack today asking British Columbians where they most need a break from fees, fares and rate hikes imposed by Christy Clark in her 2015 budget. “Families …
Persian New Year message from John Horgan
Persian New Year’s greeting for 2015