Once again, the B.C. Liberals are making life even less affordable for British Columbians – continuing with their ongoing litany of fee and fare hikes, hidden taxes and cancelled discounts. Starting April 1, the following costs will increase: Hydro rates …
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New Democrats and victims’ families collaborate on inquiry terms of reference
Expert legal opinion confirms public inquiry into Babine sawmill explosion and fire is still an appropriate option VICTORIA – Terms of reference that would establish an effective public inquiry into the Babine Mill tragedy have been prepared with workers …
Op-ed: LiveSmart Small Business Program is worth saving
By Lana Popham and John Horgan Conservation is the cleanest and least expensive way to meet the increasing demand for electricity in British Columbia. The more energy we conserve now, the fewer new sources of supply our province will need in …
Op-ed: Silver Alert saves lives
By Selina Robinson Aging isn’t always easy. We live in an aging society; questions about what a dignified retirement looks like, and how we care for our elders, are close to the hearts of those caring for their parents, sometimes …
Serious allegations about Liberal minister warrant independent investigation
VICTORIA — Serious allegations against B.C. Liberal Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk about his role as chair of Kwantlen’s Human Resource committee warrant an independent investigation, say New Democrats. “A series of leaked documents, including allegations that Mr. Virk and …
Small businesses forgotten in Port Metro dispute
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is failing to stand up for small businesses that were forced to pay escalating fees to store containers during the dispute at Port Metro Vancouver. “Port Metro Vancouver engaged in bullying tactics throughout this …
Agricultural Land Reserve being broken apart by the B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA— A bill introduced by the B.C. Liberal government will break apart the Agricultural Land Reserve, removing protections from 90 per cent of B.C. farmland and putting it at risk of industrial development, say New Democrats. “Breaking apart the Agricultural …
New Democrats introduce bill to protect low-income families from hydro rate increases
VICTORIA – New Democrats proposed legislation today to protect low-income families from the B.C. Liberals’ reckless hydro rate increases. “Many families across B.C. simply cannot afford to pay the exorbitant hydro rate increases that are set to take effect next …
B.C. Liberals won’t commit to protecting Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay ferry service
VICTORIA –Transportation Minister Todd Stone is refusing to rule out cutting the ferry service that connects Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo “I asked the minister directly whether he was planning to cut this vital link between Vancouver Island and the mainland; …
Report confirms Liberals put politics ahead of emergency preparedness
VICTORIA – A damning report on the B.C. Liberal government’s failure to prepare for a major earthquake confirms the reason they rushed to appoint former Liberal MLA John Les to a $140,000 patronage job was because they needed a political …