By George Heyman British Columbia became known as Hollywood North in the late 1970s, when rapidly growing foreign film production built infrastructure and developed experienced, well-trained crews to work in our province. To promote our talent, beautiful locations and proximity …
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New Democrats call for the release of censored BC Ferries evacuation plans
VICTORIA – In the legislature this week, the B.C. Liberals refused to explain why B.C. Ferries is withholding its evacuation plans from the public, say New Democrats. A freedom of information request for information about evacuation plans on B.C. Ferries …
Summer session brings uncaring cuts, unending scandals for B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals spent the legislature’s summer session defending uncaring cuts to critical services and scandals that won’t go away, while New Democrats held them to account on a number of key issues. “Despite election promises to protect …
Provincial debt and hidden debt on the rise in B.C., say New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrats are calling for a plan to address the province’s rising hidden debt, which has reached nearly $100 billion under the B.C. Liberals. “The government has locked British Columbian taxpayers into nearly $100 billion in contractual obligations, …
New Democrats call on government to put safety of mill workers first
VICTORIA – New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to release the full report into the tragic explosion at the Babine Forest Products Mill in Burns Lake. The explosion took place 18 months ago, and there has since been …
Liberals compromise health of immigrant communities by cutting vital service
VANCOUVER – Despite the growing need for services for immigrant communities, the B.C. Liberals plan to close a successful English as a Second Language program that specifically serves students with mental health challenges, say New Democrats. “Premier Christy Clark promised …
New evidence shows Liberals misled British Columbians on hush money scandal
VICTORIA — New statements from a former government staffer show that the B.C. Liberals have not given British Columbians the true story on the hush money scandal, say New Democrats. Responding to an email detailing a plan to offer jobs …
New Democrats expose plans to silence Quick Wins staff member, renew call for independent investigation
VICTORIA – New Democrats exposed a plan to silence a government employee who had information that would damage the premier and the Liberal Party. The scheme provides further evidence that a truly independent investigation is needed into the Quick Wins …
Liberals must stop stalling on Highway of Tears shuttle service
PRINCE RUPERT — The Liberal government needs to make good on their commitment to bring shuttle service to the Highway of Tears, say New Democrats. “In 2006 the Highway of Tears symposium, which was convened by northern communities, First Nations …
New Democrats join call for compensation for Johnsons Landing residents
VICTORIA – On the one-year anniversary of the devastating slide in Johnsons Landing, New Democrats are calling on the government to keep its promise to residents of the area. “The people of Johnsons Landing have lost homes. They have lost …