New Democrat jobs and labour critic Harry Bains released the following statement in response to the release of the LNG working group report: “In 2011 Christy Clark released a jobs plan without any plan for skills training and apprenticeships. For …
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New Democrat leader Adrian Dix tables British Columbia Local Food Act to bolster local food production and ALR
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix has introduced British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “This is the kind of agricultural legislation …
Small penalties against Hampton show need for public inquiry, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Small administrative penalties being levied against Hampton Affiliates as a result of a Burns Lake sawmill fire and explosion which killed two workers are the latest evidence showing that WorkSafe BC is fundamentally broken and needs to be …
B.C. Liberals jeopardize patient safety with new ambulance plan
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are putting patients at risk by making major changes without consultation to the way B.C. Ambulance responds to 9-1-1 calls, say the B.C. New Democrats. “Sweeping changes were made to the way ambulance paramedics respond …
Child support clawbacks hurt B.C.’s poorest children
VICTORIA— It’s wrong for the B.C. Liberal government to take every nickel of child support from B.C.’s poorest children, say New Democrats. “Half of single mothers and their children in B.C live in poverty,” said New Democrat social development critic …
New Democrats outline legislation to support local food production and strengthen agriculture and ALR
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix plans to introduce the British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “Simply put, this is the …
No April Fool’s joke: B.C. Liberals making life even less affordable for British Columbians
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 …
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 …