VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government can’t demonstrate that wide-spread changes to the way the public forests are managed will bring any benefit to job creation, strengthen the land base, or serve the public interest, say the New Democrats. New …
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New Democrat health critic speaks out against cuts to community health at emergency summit
VANCOUVER – The B.C. New Democrat health critic spoke out today at an emergency summit on the B.C. Liberals’ cuts to community health centres in Vancouver. “Because of the government’s cuts to community health, many patients will lose their family …
B.C. Liberals must withdraw Bill 24 after new agriculture minister admits lack of support
Letnick’s acknowledgment contradicts Core Review Minister Bill Bennett’s repeated claims on legislation KELOWNA – The B.C. Liberals need to withdraw Bill 24 immediately after the new agriculture minister admitted it does not have the support of the agriculture community or …
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears – Day 2
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Preview of Day 2 Shot early Wednesday, this video …
B.C. Liberal education cuts force school boards to eliminate student programs and teaching jobs
VICTORIA- Just as B.C.’s school enrolment is set to grow over the next three years, the B.C. Liberals’ flat-lined education budget is forcing school districts to consider the elimination of at least 350 teaching and support staff jobs, as well …
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Summary of Day 1 Terrace Prince Rupert Tour Introduction …
NDP MLAs to tour Highway of Tears from Prince Rupert to Prince George to highlight the need for shuttle bus
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrats will be traveling the Highway of Tears to highlight the need for safe public transportation between Prince Rupert and Prince George. “One of the key recommendations of the Missing Women’s Inquiry was for a shuttle …
Kingsway Child’s Fund expanded to accept donations made at all credit unions across B.C.
Trust fund for little girl hurt by fatal domestic violence in Vancouver’s east end can now take donations made at all credit union VANCOUVER – The Kingsway Child’s Fund, the trust fund set up to help the young girl who both …
Statement by BC NDP leader Adrian Dix on Vancouver Police Department work on the Michael Nestoruk case
New Democrat leader and MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway Adrian Dix issued the following statement thanking the Vancouver Police Deparment for their work on the Michael Nestoruk case: “As MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway, I wish to thank the Vancouver Police Department for its dedication …
Reversal of changes to gas plant and ski hill assessment exposes cost of BC Liberal failure to consult
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government’s chaotic approach to environmental assessment changes creates an atmosphere of distrust and uncertainty for communities, First Nations and industry that will only slow down industrial projects, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “What the B.C. Liberals …