Vancouver- The Liberal government still refuses to protect B.C.'s best interests in its latest attempt to recast the Enbridge pipeline proposal, said New Democrat leader Adrian Dix today. “New Democrats are in favour of sound economic development, but the Enbridge …

KELOWNA – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix says he’s pleased that Rich Coleman has listened to the wishes of vintners, consumers and the opposition to allow the online sale of wine for personal use. “Other provinces – notably Manitoba – …

VICTORIA – The recommendations of the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides fail to address the environmental and human health concerns of British Columbians and live up to the commitments of the premier, says New Democrat environment critic Rob Fleming. “New …

VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberals to defend the B.C. fruit industry by working with the federal government to keep the province free of genetically modified fruit. “The B.C. tree fruit industry produces healthy products that are …

VICTORIA – The B.C. New Democrat Official Opposition caucus has formally registered its opposition to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project with the National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel. “Under the Enbridge proposal, British Columbia would assume almost all the project’s risk, …

Victoria— In light of revelations that developers have options to purchase agreements on 600 acres of prime farmland in Delta, New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberals to make it clear that the land won't be removed from the …

Victoria—Changes to the federal environmental assessment process, along with deep budget cuts, will weaken environmental protection in British Columbia say the B.C. New Democrats. “It seems that the B.C. Liberals have been quietly lobbying for measures in the federal budget, …

VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats are calling for new and stronger actions from the B.C. Liberals to ensure long-term sustainability and environmental quality, greater public accountability, and best practices in the natural gas industry as the practice of hydraulic fracturing …

VICTORIA –A new report released Tuesday re-confirms that the risk of putting a tar sands pipeline through British Columbia poses far too big of a risk to the environment and our economy, say the New Democrats. “The pipeline would carry …

VICTORIA— New Democrats are introducing a bill calling for the creation of a sustainable development board which would report to policy makers about key indicators of economic, environmental and social progress. “This bill advances the credibility, transparency and accountability of …