A report released today shows that B.C. Liberal hikes to ferry fares are causing economic damage across the province, say the New Democrats. “This new report does the work the government should have done years ago. It connects the dots …
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New tailings spills show B.C. Liberals failing to protect B.C. wilderness
VICTORIA – New spills from tailings facilities in the Interior and on Vancouver Island – on the heels of the devastating tailings dam failure at the Mount Polley mine – show the Liberal government is failing to protect B.C.’s pristine …
Charges against B.C. Liberal operatives show premier tried to cover up Liberal party connections
VICTORIA – Elections Act charges laid against two B.C. Liberal operatives and a Liberal-connected communications firm show the public never got the full story from Christy Clark’s internal investigation into the “Quick Wins” scandal, say New Democrats. “Two highly connected …
Op-ed: Time for premier to set a new tone with teachers
By John Horgan, BC New Democrat Leader Tuesday should have been the first day of school in our province. Instead, it brought another day of frustration and disappointment for children and their families. Premier Christy Clark and her education minister …
John Horgan at the BCTF Rally – Sept. 5, 2014
Rob Fleming at the BCTF Rally – Sept. 5, 2014
Statement from B.C. NDP leader John Horgan on deputy minister’s legal fees being covered by taxpayers
B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement: “Premier Clark has said for months that there is not enough money to pay for needed improvements in public education in this province. She has said that there’s not enough …
One month since Mount Polley tailings pond failure, B.C. Liberals nowhere to be found
KAMLOOPS– It’s been one month since the Mount Polley tailings pond failure and the B.C. Liberals have all but abandoned the region, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals briefly swooped into Likely several days after …
Horgan writes open letter to Premier Clark on B.C. education dispute
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan has written an open letter to Premier Christy Clark on the prolonged education dispute. In the letter, Horgan expresses disappointment with the government’s failed approach to date, and urges the premier to directly …
Fleming calls for education minister to step down
VICTORIA – New Democrat education spokesperson Rob Fleming released the following statement on the breakdown of talks in the education dispute: “With just two days left before the start of school, it is clear Education Minister Peter Fassbender has utterly …