Vancouver – The Christy Clark Liberals and ICBC have spent years fighting against coverage for designated drivers, all the while claiming they had the back of those who get their friends, families and co-workers home safely, said Adrian Dix, ICBC …
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VANCOUVER – Translink’s new CEO will have his hands full dealing with the transit problems Christy Clark has been making worse, says New Democrat spokesperson on Translink George Heyman. “We welcome Mr. Desmond to British Columbia,” said Heyman. “He will …
Christy Clark government gives three different positions on Uber to three different communities
VANCOUVER— This week the Christy Clark government did a 180 degree turn on their position on Uber, but now that position has come full circle, say the New Democrats. “Several months ago, Christy Clark’s transportation minister said ‘no way’ to …
Heyman renews call for stronger party bus legislation
VANCOUVER— In the wake of the tragic death of another party bus passenger in downtown Vancouver this past Saturday night, New Democrat MLA for Vancouver Fairview, George Heyman, is renewing his call for stronger rules on party buses. “The Minister …
Clark transit hypocrisy on display in Paris
VICTORIA — Despite throwing up roadblocks to transit development in B.C. since becoming premier, Christy Clark is trying to get headlines from the Paris climate change conference by falsely portraying herself as a leader on transit. “British Columbians would have …
Translink board appointments lack accountability
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals may have recently appointed Hon. Peter Fassbender to take on Translink but his recent board appointments do nothing to address the accountability gap or the frustrations of the region’s elected officials. “After dragging their feet with Translink, …
Commuters pay the price for Liberal bungling of Port Mann Bridge
SURREY – Families and small business will be facing yet more financial pain after the B.C. Liberals hiked up the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge. “Every single day, middle class families see their more of their paycheques eroded by …
E&N line progress still stopped in its tracks
VICTORIA – The province’s confirmation of a $7 million commitment to the Island Corridor Foundation does nothing to ensure the E&N rail line is closer to being restored, says Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley. “This is just a confirmation that …
Metro Vancouver residents left stranded by Premier Clark’s failure of leadership
VANCOUVER- New Democrat Leader John Horgan released the following statement on the ‘No’ result in the transportation plebiscite: “The overwhelming ‘No’ vote in the transportation plebiscite is the result of 10 years of meddling and broken promises by the B.C. …
Routley and Krog to host community forums on E&N Railway future
NANAIMO – Local citizens will have an opportunity to receive information and share ideas on a sustainable transportation plan for Vancouver Island at two community forums on the E&N Railway. Doug Routley, the New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, …