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VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal government should be taking more action to ensure that British Columbia franchisees are operating on a level playing field with the corporations they are partnering with, say the New Democrats. “Small businesses are the backbone …
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Coroner decision to hold Babine inquest in Burns Lake welcome news for injured workers and victims’ families
VICTORIA – A decision today by the B.C. Coroner’s office to hold the Babine Mill disaster inquest in Burns Lake will help the injured workers and families of the victims participate in the inquest, say the New Democrats. “The coroner’s …
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VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s admission that the mining ministry has been underfunded shows they are bracing for a scathing report this week on the Mount Polley tailings dam failure, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “You just can’t …
Grace Islet purchase is hard-fought and deserved win for First Nations, says Holman
VICTORIA – The provincial government’s 180 degree turn in deciding to enter into a partnership to purchase Grace Islet is a hard-fought and deserved win for First Nations on South Vancouver Island, says New Democrat MLA for Saanich North and the …
Premier’s judgment in question in light of new documents showing Virk misled investigation
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Time for B.C. Liberals to fill in details on transit referendum
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