VICTORIA— An economic impact study released Monday shows B.C. Liberal ferry cuts have cost more than they saved in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast region. “It’s hard to take the Liberals at their word anymore, they know what to say, but then …
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Op-ed: Time to look at banning union and corporate donations in local elections
By Selina Robinson, B.C. New Democrat spokesperson for local government This Saturday, voters across the province head to the polls to cast their ballots in local government elections. Candidates in B.C.’s cities and towns have put in countless hours and …
Op-ed: B.C. Liberals get it wrong on LNG
By John Horgan, B.C. New Democrat leader I support the development of B.C.’s LNG industry — done right. Doing it right means insisting on jobs and training opportunities for B.C. workers. It means protecting our air, land and water by …
B.C. Liberals are failing to protect B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— A report released today shows the B.C. Liberals are failing to manage B.C.’s child and youth protection system. “The B.C. Liberals say what they think people want to hear, then do whatever they want. Their actions when it comes …
B.C. Liberals shouldn’t cancel Christmas dinner in care homes
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government must reverse a health authority policy restricting visiting family members from joining seniors in care homes for Christmas dinner, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “There is a simple solution to this bad policy: …
New Democrats introduce bill to better protect First Nations cultural sites and heritage
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberal government to show their commitment to building positive relationships with First Nations by passing the First Nations Heritage Protection and Conservation Act. “This bill would close loopholes in the Heritage Conservation …
Proposed cut shows B.C. Liberals still not listening to ferry users
VICTORIA — Minister of Transportation Todd Stone showed yesterday that he knows what to say, but does what he wants. “Just seven months ago, Minister Stone promised to maintain vehicle service between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo. But yesterday we learned …
B.C. Liberals allowing Jumbo Resort day lodge to be built in dangerous avalanche zone
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals are making a mockery of the environmental assessment process by considering giving Jumbo Glacier Resort permanent rights to public land after they poured a concrete foundation for a day lodge in an avalanche zone, say B.C.’s …
VIDEO: BC Liberals are breaking their own climate change commitments
New Democrat Leader John Horgan explains how the Liberal government promised the cleanest liquefied natural gas industry in the world, but are ignoring 70 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions from the production.
It’s time to join the rest of the country with a plan to fight poverty, say New Democrats
VICTORIA — New Democrat social development spokesperson Michelle Mungall tabled the “Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act” in the legislature on Thursday. The bill would help B.C. catch up with the rest of Canada on the fight against poverty. “The …