Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for International Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day in India. “On behalf of John Horgan and British Columbia’s New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my …
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B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for International Trade, Immigration, and Multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan. “On behalf of John Horgan and British Columbia’s New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my …
Op-ed: Independent investigation needed into mine disaster
By John Horgan, Leader, New Democrat Official Opposition British Columbians across the province value our pristine wilderness, our iconic salmon, our rivers, lakes and mountains. That’s why the devastating breach of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond and dam last …
B.C. Liberals putting lives at risk by failing to invest in rural paramedics
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberal government’s failure to improve ambulance service in rural and remote communities is putting lives at risk, say New Democrats. “The untimely death of Skidegate band councillor Godfrey Williams is tragic, and the sad reality is it …
Premier undermining public trust with approach to mine disaster
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark is undermining public trust in resource development in B.C. with her uninformed and reckless approach to the Mount Polley tailings pond failure, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Premier Clark’s visit to Likely yesterday raised more new …
Bill 24 consultations ignore voices of farmers
CRANBROOK – The B.C. Liberals are showing they don’t want to hear what farmers think about their devastating changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve, say the New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberals promised extensive consultations that would inform government as they …
VIDEO – John Horgan on the importance of teachers and public education
New Democrat Leader John Horgan shares a personal story, detailing the impact teachers and the public education system have had on his life.
Audio: Horgan talks about the Mount Polley tailings pond failure
New Democrat leader John Horgan spoke with CBC On The Island from Williams Lake after visiting the devastation caused by the Mount Polley mine tailings pond failure. Listen here: SoundCloud – Hear the world’s sounds Explore the largest community of …
B.C. Liberals must release all documents on Mount Polley Mine tailings pond
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals must release any and all documents related to the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond and dam, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “The tailings pond failure at Mount Polley Mine may be the worst industrial accident in …
Statement from New Democrat leader on Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan released the following statement following the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach: “This breach has the potential to have a devastating effect on people, livestock and wild animals in the region for many …