VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals need to take action to protect safety and jobs in the taxi industry, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan. He echoes concerns from the Coalition of People with Disabilities and Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations. …
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New Democrats propose solutions to reduce emissions from LNG
VICTORIA — New Democrat environment spokesperson Spencer Chandra Herbert has proposed two amendments to government LNG legislation governing greenhouse gas emissions that would broaden the scope of the bill to apply to extraction, processing and transport of natural gas for …
English language students left behind by B.C. Liberal government
VICTORIA – Students who need to access English language programs are being let down and left behind by the B.C. Liberal government while their programs are forced to shut down, say B.C. New Democrats. “Premier Christy Clark promised in her …
New Democrats wish British Columbians a light-filled Diwali
B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan made the following statement on the occasion of Diwali: “As Canadians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths and backgrounds celebrate Diwali, B.C. New Democrats wish you a very happy holiday season. …
Christy Clark slashes British Columbians’ share of LNG revenue in half
VICTORIA – In the eight months since the B.C. Liberals tabled their position on what would be a fair share of LNG revenue for British Columbia citizens who own the resource, Christy Clark has cut that share by at least half, said …
New Democrats slam Liberals for leaks, falling debris in B.C. Place
VICTORIA – In the legislature today, New Democrats demanded information about drips and debris falling from B.C. Place’s wildly overpriced roof. “The B.C. Liberals allowed B.C. Place to host public events while the roof leaked and pieces of it were …
Investigation into Mount Polley looking like latest B.C. Liberal whitewash
VICTORIA – The investigation into the Mount Polley mine disaster is turning into the latest B.C. Liberal whitewash, say the New Democrats. “The Liberals are hiding behind advice from the chief inspector of mines, who is saying ‘don’t release any …
VIDEO: B.C. Liberals fail on promise to make B.C. schools earthquake-safe
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B.C. Liberals fail on promise to make B.C. schools earthquake-safe
VANCOUVER – Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals have failed to seismically upgrade a number of B.C. schools this year contrary to their pre-election promises, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Christy Clark knew what to say before the last election, when …
New Democrats urging the public to voice concerns regarding Societies Act changes
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats have been urging the public to voice their concerns regarding the Liberal government’s proposed changes to the Societies Act which could silence non-government organizations, and tie them up in court battles. New Democrat spokesperson for …